Sam Mbakwe Airport (QOW) Arrivals and Departures

Sam Mbakwe Airport FAQs

• How far is Sam Mbakwe Airport(QOW) from downtown?

  Sam Mbakwe Airport(QOW) is about 22.01 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of QOW?

  On average, Sam Mbakwe Airport(QOW) has 4 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Sam Mbakwe Airport(QOW)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Sam Mbakwe Airport(QOW) include Owerri⇒Lagos and Owerri⇒Abuja. are the most popular domestic flight routes.

• What airlines fly out of Sam Mbakwe Airport?

  Airlines operating at Sam Mbakwe Airport include: Air Peace.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at Sam Mbakwe Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at Sam Mbakwe Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at Sam Mbakwe Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at Sam Mbakwe Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within Sam Mbakwe Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive Sam Mbakwe Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at Sam Mbakwe Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at Sam Mbakwe Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of Sam Mbakwe Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.