How to find cheap flights to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)
C$2,406 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Sam Mbakwe International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to QOW, the lowest fare is C$1,618.
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To get cheap tickets to Owerri, where Sam Mbakwe International Airport is located, book four months in advance. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Owerri. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Sam Mbakwe International Airport that include a stop. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Owerri
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Owerri in September.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to QOW.
June is the most popular month for flights to QOW. Travel then if you're eager to explore Owerri in full swing.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Owerri then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. January is the warmest time of year in Owerri, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in August, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Owerri.
The wettest time of year is May. Go then and you can expect to get around 27 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW): What you need to know
Travel to Owerri without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Sam Mbakwe International Airport:
The timezone at QOW is UTC+1.
Getting to central Owerri from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)
QOW is located about 40 kilometres from central Owerri.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to QOW, it'll take around 50 minutes to get to the centre.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Owerri, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
Owerri highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Owerri:
DREAM WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK: Located around 3 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Eze Imo Palace: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.80 kilometres north-east of the heart of Owerri.
How to get to Port Harcourt from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)
The nearby city of Port Harcourt is about 97 kilometres from QOW. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Travelling from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Aba
Aba is around 40 kilometres from Sam Mbakwe International Airport if you're going in that direction.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Nigeria
There's loads more to see and do in Nigeria, starting with Port Harcourt. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Amusement Park in Port Harcourt RutaLand and Sand City Beach are must-sees in this city, which is around 72 kilometres south of Owerri. Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is the main airport of Port Harcourt.
Benin City is another top destination in Nigeria and is roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Owerri. Hit some of the best spots right away at Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.
Or venture to Aba, roughly 40 kilometres south-east of Owerri. St. Michael's Anglican Cathedral, The Great Church Of The East(123 Tenant Rd, Aba) and Aba Central Mosque are just the start of reasons to go.