Niger's principal gateway to the world.
Opened
1960
Location
Niamey, Niger
Diori Hamani International Airport is the main international airport serving Niamey, the capital and largest city of Niger. Named after Hamani Diori, Niger's first post-independence president, it is the country's busiest airport and a key hub for air travel in the Sahel region.
The airport handles a modest but essential volume of passenger and cargo traffic, connecting Niger to destinations across West Africa, North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It serves as a critical link for humanitarian, diplomatic, and commercial operations in one of the world's least developed countries.
In recent years, the airport has seen infrastructure investments aimed at expanding capacity and improving facilities. Political instability following Niger's 2023 military coup temporarily affected international flight operations, with several airlines suspending or reducing services.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Niamey is primarily via taxi and minibus, with the airport located approximately 12 kilometres from the city centre.
Airlines here
Airlines serving the airport have included Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie, Royal Air Maroc, and regional carriers such as ASKY Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Hamani Diori, Niger's first president, who served from 1960 to 1974.
- ›Located approximately 12 km southeast of central Niamey.
- ›Following Niger's July 2023 military coup, several international airlines suspended flights due to political instability.
- ›The airport serves as an important base for UN and humanitarian flight operations given Niger's strategic position in the Sahel.
- ›ICAO code DRRN places it within the Dakar FIR (Flight Information Region) covering West Africa.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
