Nigeria: airport fees and taxes
We cover 4 airports in Nigeria. Each section below summarises the charges. Open the airport page for how to pay, the sources and the change log.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Passengers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport pay airport charges inside the ticket, set by FAAN and the NCAA. International travellers pay a US$100 passenger service charge, a US$20 security charge and a US$11.50 APIS charge on tickets issued from 1 December 2025. Domestic passengers pay a N2,000 service charge, a 2020 figure not confirmed since. NCAA takes a 5% ticket sales charge too. No source shows Nigeria applying the ECOWAS 25% cut from January 2026.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (international) | US$100 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger service charge (domestic) | N2,000 | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Security charge | US$20 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) charge | US$11.50 | International passengers flying into or out of Nigeria | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Ticket sales charge | 5% of base fare and fuel surcharge | Passengers buying tickets in Nigeria | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| BAGASOO passenger safety levy | US$1 | Passengers on flight tickets | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Passengers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport pay airport charges inside the ticket, set by FAAN and the NCAA. International travellers pay a US$100 passenger service charge, a US$20 security charge and a US$11.50 APIS charge on tickets issued from 1 December 2025. Domestic passengers pay a N2,000 service charge, a 2020 figure not confirmed since. NCAA takes a 5% ticket sales charge too. No source shows Nigeria applying the ECOWAS 25% cut from January 2026.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (international) | US$100 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger service charge (domestic) | N2,000 | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Security charge | US$20 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) charge | US$11.50 | International passengers flying into or out of Nigeria | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Ticket sales charge | 5% of base fare and fuel surcharge | Passengers buying tickets in Nigeria | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| BAGASOO passenger safety levy | US$1 | Passengers on flight tickets | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
Passengers at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport pay airport charges inside the ticket, set by FAAN and the NCAA. International travellers pay a US$100 passenger service charge, a US$20 security charge and a US$11.50 APIS charge on tickets issued from 1 December 2025. Domestic passengers pay a N2,000 service charge, a 2020 figure not confirmed since. NCAA takes a 5% ticket sales charge too. No source shows Nigeria applying the ECOWAS 25% cut from January 2026.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (international) | US$100 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger service charge (domestic) | N2,000 | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Security charge | US$20 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) charge | US$11.50 | International passengers flying into or out of Nigeria | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Ticket sales charge | 5% of base fare and fuel surcharge | Passengers buying tickets in Nigeria | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| BAGASOO passenger safety levy | US$1 | Passengers on flight tickets | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
Passengers at Port Harcourt International Airport pay airport charges inside the ticket, set by FAAN and the NCAA. International travellers pay a US$100 passenger service charge, a US$20 security charge and a US$11.50 APIS charge on tickets issued from 1 December 2025. Domestic passengers pay a N2,000 service charge, a 2020 figure not confirmed since. NCAA takes a 5% ticket sales charge too. No source shows Nigeria applying the ECOWAS 25% cut from January 2026.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (international) | US$100 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger service charge (domestic) | N2,000 | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Security charge | US$20 | International passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) charge | US$11.50 | International passengers flying into or out of Nigeria | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Ticket sales charge | 5% of base fare and fuel surcharge | Passengers buying tickets in Nigeria | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| BAGASOO passenger safety levy | US$1 | Passengers on flight tickets | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources