How to find cheap flights to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Sam Mbakwe International Airport is $780. A round-trip plane ticket to QOW right now is $1,472.
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Around four months before heading off is the perfect time to book tickets to Owerri, where Sam Mbakwe International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the lowest fares.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Owerri. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Owerri, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Sam Mbakwe International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Owerri
The cheapest month to board a flight to Owerri is usually September.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to QOW that suits your budget and schedule.
If you'd like to experience Owerri at its liveliest, lock in your flights to QOW for January. Vacationing during peak seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Owerri then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 70ºF and 102ºF, January is when Owerri is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 70ºF to 82ºF.
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Owerri.
The wettest time of year is June. Visit then and you'll likely get around 25 days of rainfall.
Traveling to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and catch a direct flight to Sam Mbakwe International Airport. Air Peace and United Nigeria fly nonstop to Owerri.
QOW is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
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Getting to central Owerri from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)
QOW is located about 17 miles from central Owerri.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to QOW, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the center.
The ride on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Here are a few favorites that travelers keep coming back to in Owerri:
Owerri highlights
Step off your flight to Owerri and go straight to these must-visit attractions:
DREAM WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK: Located around 3 miles southeast of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Chief Uwunna Recreational Park: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 2 miles east of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Owerri experience.
How to get to Port Harcourt from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)
Kicking things off in Port Harcourt? From QOW, it takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 60 miles from the airport.
Traveling from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Aba
Aba is another city that's easily accessible from Sam Mbakwe International Airport. It's about 25 miles away.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Nigeria
Nigeria has plenty more waiting for you. Keep going to Port Harcourt, located about 45 miles south of Owerri. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park have to be on your must-see list. Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is the city's closest major airport.
Benin City might just become one of your favorite stops in Nigeria. You'll find it around 130 miles northwest of Owerri. Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden stand out as highlights.