Sam Mbakwe Airport – QOW Owerri
Sam Mbakwe Airport serves the city of Owerri, Nigeria. It is a regional airport in Owerri, Imo, Nigeria. Its IATA code is QOW and operates in WAT time zone. The Sam Mbakwe Airport provides flight services to Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. Others are Okigwe, Oguta, and Orlu business districts in Imo State. The airport also serves some parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in the South part of Nigeria. Right now, it serves as an alternate for Port Harcourt.
Best Time to Visit
QOW - Sam Mbakwe Airport is named in honor of a former governor and politician-philanthropist, the late Chief Sam Mbakwe of Imo State. It is the first state-government-built airport. It has 2 scheduled arrival routes within Nigeria and no international scheduled routes. It has one runway that only allows daytime landings, and can handle most commercial jumbo jets and long haul transport aircraft and regularly services large turboprop commuters; short and medium haul transport aircraft. The airport has night landing capabilities, but for most flights in non-international designated airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria restricts night operations except for passenger flights during pilgrimage. Owerri is the capital of Imo State and among the largest town in the state. Its other notable towns are Orlu, Oguta, Mbaise and Okigwe.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While nearby hotels are a bit far as tourists can see most of them at 10 miles average range, they are notable ones such as Protea Hotel Owerri Select, Toprate Luxury Hotel and Immaculate Royal International Hotel.
The nearest airport from Sam Mbakwe Airport is more than 26 miles away and that is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC).
On this page it is easy to search for Owerri, Nigeria airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Owerri, Nigeria (QOW-Sam Mbakwe) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the QOW airport.
Most of these QOW
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Owerri, Nigeria
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the QOW airport are Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Absorption Cathedral, and Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education.
Map of Owerri, Nigeria Hotels
View all Owerri, Nigeria (QOW-Sam Mbakwe) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Owerri, Nigeria (QOW-Sam Mbakwe) location map.
Weather Forecast for Owerri, Nigeria (QOW-Sam Mbakwe)
If you planning to travel to Owerri, Nigeria (QOW-Sam Mbakwe), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 5:17 AM.
The temperature feels like 91.5 with a humidity level of 84 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 36 percent with visibility at 12 percent.
Today’s UV index is 4, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:39 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Thursday
5/16
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 91°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 70%
Today
5/17
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
82°F
High: 87°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 85%
Saturday
5/18
Few clouds
83°F
High: 90°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 25%
Sunday
5/19
Few clouds
85°F
High: 93°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 15%
Monday
5/20
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
83°F
High: 89°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 90%
Tuesday
5/21
Scattered clouds
82°F
High: 91°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Owerri, Nigeria QOW airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free QOW airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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