Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Niamey Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
I’m pleased to report Diori Hatami International Airport has brand new terminal which wasn’t here 12 months ago when my friends landed. – a traveller (2020)
NIM Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport.
What to Expect
Niamey Airport (code: NIM) has a new (2019), modern and clean terminal. There are shops and eateries, some of which are open 24 hours. Free WiFi is available. For additional comfort, economy class travellers can pay to use a first class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Niamey Airport
A traveller tells us the airside seating is “hard plastic but comfortable enough to sit on, and flat enough that you could probably sleep if you really had to.” We do not have any information about landside facilities. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Niamey Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Niamey, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
VIP Salon – The lounge is located in the departure area, airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
Airport WiFi/Internet
WiFi/Internet 3GB SIM cards are available for purchase.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Arrivals and Departures.
Bank Services – Sonibank operates a bank branch at the airport. Hours and location are unknown.
Currency Exchange – Services are available at currency exchange counters in the Main Hall.
Duty Free & Shopping – Yes. Several shops are available throughout the airport.
Food & Drinks – Fast food (sandwiches) are available 24 hours. There are several food and drink concessions located landside and airside.
Information Desk – Need help finding your way? An information desk is located in the main hall of the building.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having your bags wrapped in plastic. Location: Departure Hall, Landside. Rate: 2,25€ per bag.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Postal Services – Drop off your last minute postcards, buy stamps, send money orders, and more at the airport’s post office. Location: Unknown. Hours: 7:30AM – 4:30PM (Mon-Fri) with reduced hours on weekends (afternoons only).
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
As of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. We recommend that you read a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide and we will update this airport guide.
Airlines
Niamey airport is served by the following airlines: Air Algérie • Air Burkina • Air Cote D’Ivoire • Air France • ASKY • Ethiopian Airlines • Niger Airlines • Royal Air Maroc • Tchadia Airlines • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus and Shuttle Services
Faba Faba minibuses provide a connection between the airport and the city center. Shuttle services are also available to nearby hotels. Ask for assistance at the airport.
Car Rentals
Europcar has a car rental counter on site.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are available to nearby hotels.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside the main terminal building. The taxis have no counters so the cost of each trip has to be negotiated with the cab driver.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.