Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Abuja, Nigeria
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Abuja from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Abuja usually run between $1250 and $1900. The best fare spotted recently is $1268 (about 8% below the typical price).
Abuja is Nigeria's purpose-built capital, a young city of broad boulevards and green hills laid out in the 1980s at the country's geographic center. It feels calmer and more orderly than Lagos, with the granite dome of Aso Rock looming over parks, monuments, and the striking National Mosque and National Christian Centre. Set out to explore its wide open spaces and the wild rock country just beyond the city limits!
When to go
The dry season from November to March is the most comfortable time, with warm sunny days and cooler evenings, though the Harmattan haze can dull the skies in December and January. The rainy season from April to October brings lush green hills but heavy downpours and humid heat. Abuja sits at altitude, so nights are generally milder than in coastal Lagos.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
There are no nonstop flights from Québec City or Montréal, so plan on at least one connection. The most common routings go through a European hub such as Paris, Brussels, or Frankfurt, or through a Gulf gateway like Doha or Istanbul, with the Atlantic crossing usually flown overnight. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport sits about 40 minutes from the city center by road.
What to see and do
- Circle Aso Rock and the surrounding parks
- Visit the National Mosque and National Christian Centre
- Relax in Millennium Park
- Take a day trip to Zuma Rock outside the city
Good to know before you go
The currency is the Nigerian naira, and cash is still king for markets and taxis while cards work in hotels and malls. Getting around is easiest with ride-hailing apps such as Bolt, Uber, and inDrive, which are cheaper and less stressful than negotiating with street taxis; agree on any taxi fare before you set off. English is the official language, so communication is straightforward. Abuja is calmer than Lagos, but keep valuables out of sight, use registered rides at night, and check current advice before visiting areas outside the city.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.