Why go
- Capital and the largest city of Niger.
- Known for Niger River.
- Served by Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).
History
Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger. It is in the western part of the country, surrounded by the Tillabéri Region. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the river's left bank. The capital of Niger since the colonial era, Niamey is an ethnically diverse city and the country's main economic centre.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8, 757-200) · 5 routes: Abuja*, Addis Ababa, Cotonou*, N'djamena*, Ouagadougou
- Air France AF (A330-200, A340-300) · 2 routes: Ouagadougou, Paris
- Delta Air Lines DL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Ouagadougou*, Paris*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Ouagadougou*, Paris*
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Ouagadougou
- Air Algerie AH (737-800) · 1 route: Algier
- Air Burkina 2J (CRJ) · 1 route: Ouagadougou
- Senegal Airlines DN (A320) · 1 route: Ouagadougou
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-900) · 1 route: Ouagadougou
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NIM has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Ouagadougou, Paris, Abuja, Addis Ababa, Algier…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niamey, Niger. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.