Updated: January 19, 2026
Niger Africa

Niamey Airport (NIM)

Niamey Diori Hamani International Airport averages 5 flights per day to 8 destinations, with 0 domestic and 8 international routes. A total of 7 airlines operate at NIM, led by Air Cote D'Ivoire. This airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents, with Burkina Faso representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Niamey connects to Addis Ababa, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 30 mins.

IATA
NIM
ICAO
DRRN
Elevation
732 ft (223 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00)
Destinations
8 (0 domestic · 8 international)
Flights per day
5 (0 domestic · 5 international)
Busiest Route
Ouagadougou (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Addis Ababa 5 hrs 30 mins
Shortest Flight
Ouagadougou 1 hr 30 mins
Top Airline
Air Cote D'Ivoire (2 routes)
Top Country
Burkina Faso (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,859 ft / 3,005 m

Weather in Niamey

8 Destinations from Niamey Airport (NIM)

This week, 8 active routes depart from Niamey International Airport. The busiest route connects Niamey with Ouagadougou and is operated by 3 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Addis Ababa, and the shortest flight is to Ouagadougou.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Ouagadougou NIM → OUA
1 hr 30 mins
 Air Cote D'Ivoire, ASKY, Ethiopian Airlines3
5/week Abidjan NIM → ABJ
2 hrs 10 mins
 Air Cote D'Ivoire, Tunisair2
4/week Addis Ababa NIM → ADD
5 hrs 30 mins
 Ethiopian Airlines1
4/week Casablanca NIM → CMN
3 hrs 50 mins
 Royal Air Maroc1
2/week Algiers NIM → ALG
3 hrs 35 mins
 Air Algerie1
2/week N'Djamena NIM → NDJ
2 hrs 40 mins
 Turkish Airlines1
2/week Tunis NIM → TUN
3 hrs 45 mins
 Tunisair1
2/week Istanbul NIM → — Turkish Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Niamey International Airport is served by 7 airlines, with Air Cote D'Ivoire in the lead at 18% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 55% of routes. 3 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 7 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. Ethiopian Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Addis Ababa with a flight time of 5 hrs 30 mins.

  • Air Cote D'Ivoire2 routes
  • Ethiopian Airlines2 routes
  • Tunisair2 routes
  • Turkish Airlines2 routes
  • ASKY1 route
  • Royal Air Maroc1 route
  • Air Algerie1 route

Niamey International Airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire serving as the primary international destination.

  • Burkina Faso2/day
  • Côte d’Ivoire5/week
  • Ethiopia4/week
  • Morocco4/week
  • Algeria2/week
  • Chad2/week
  • Tunisia2/week

Global Rankings of Niamey Airport (NIM)

This snapshot shows how Niamey Airport (NIM) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Niamey Airport (NIM)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
09R 9,859 ft · 3,005 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
27L 9,859 ft · 3,005 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
09L 5,328 ft · 1,624 m 131 ft · 40 m Gravel
27R 5,328 ft · 1,624 m 131 ft · 40 m Gravel

26 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,859 ft / 3,005 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Niamey International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m