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Currency NGNTime in Kano 02:37UTC+01:00Country codes NG / NGA
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Kano. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
6 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Audu Bako Zoological Garden
Audu Bako Zoological Garden is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Great Mosque of Kano
Great Mosque of Kano is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Gidan Makama Museum Kano
Gidan Makama Museum Kano is one option for your time in Kano. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Kurmi Market
Kurmi Market is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Gidan Rumfa
Gidan Rumfa is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Ancient Kano City Walls
Ancient Kano City Walls is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Weather in Kano
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KAN
An arrival option for Kano
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
5.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Kano. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at KAN
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KAN airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | KAN | 5.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | DKA | 145.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kaduna International Airport | KAD | 195.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | BCU | 215.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | JOS | 265.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | GMO | 321.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Kano · DNKN
Elevation1562 ft
Coordinates12.045613, 8.523566
Runways
05 / 23
8040 × 148 ft
ASP06 / 24
10831 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
KANO APP124.1 MHz
ATIS123.6 MHz
KANO TWR118.1 MHz
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
Katsina · DN57
Elevation1660 ft
Coordinates13.0078, 7.66045
Runways
04 / 22
11352 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR125 MHz
Kaduna International Airport
Kaduna · DNKA
Elevation2073 ft
Coordinates10.696, 7.32011
Runways
05 / 23
9843 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.3 MHz
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport
Bauchi · DNBC
Elevation1965 ft
Coordinates10.482833, 9.744
Runways
17 / 35
11154 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR124.5 MHz
Yakubu Gowon Airport
Jos · DNJO
Elevation4232 ft
Coordinates9.639829635620117, 8.869050025939941
Runways
10 / 28
9845 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
JOS TWR122.7 MHz
Gombe Lawanti International Airport
Gombe · DNGO
Elevation1590 ft
Coordinates10.298889, 10.9
Runways
05 / 23
10827 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Kano
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Stops along the route
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Audu Bako Zoological Garden
Directions ↗Audu Bako Zoological Garden is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Great Mosque of Kano
Directions ↗Great Mosque of Kano is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Gidan Makama Museum Kano
Directions ↗Gidan Makama Museum Kano is one option for your time in Kano. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Kurmi Market
Directions ↗Kurmi Market is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Gidan Rumfa
Directions ↗Gidan Rumfa is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ancient Kano City Walls
Directions ↗Ancient Kano City Walls is one option for your time in Kano. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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