Port Harcourt International Airport (IATA: PHC, ICAO: DNPO) serves Port Harcourt, NG. It has 20 scheduled routes to 5 destinations in 4 countries, operated by 11 airlines.
- Modernization: Recent comments indicate the airport is "back and fully modern". The new international terminal features a two-story design, 24 check-in counters, 12 arrival immigration desks, 16 departure immigration desks, four passenger boarding bridges, and three baggage collection carousels, all designed to meet international standards.
- Security and Immigration Efficiency: Current estimates for security wait times are "Fast" (under 15 minutes), typically ranging from 2-4 minutes for departing passengers. Immigration for arriving passengers is also estimated as "Fast" (under 15 minutes), with a range of 6-8 minutes.
- International Standard Facilities: The new international terminal includes international-standard security screening, customs facilities, and passenger comfort areas.
- Overall Experience (Historical): Based on 8 user reviews, the overall experience at PHC has an average rating of 1 out of 5 stars. One anonymous flyer in 2015 officially called it "the worst airport in the world".
- Limited Transit and Overnight Facilities: The airport has "very limited transit facilities" and is "strongly not recommended for overnight stays" due to limited comfort, restricted amenities, and minimal rest areas. Travelers with extended layovers (exceeding 6-8 hours) are advised to consider nearby hotels.
- Dining and Seating: There are "limited dining options" and "restricted seating areas," contributing to discomfort during long layovers.
- Sources researched: airlinequality.com, sleepinginairports.net, ourairports.com, flightqueue.com, flightpadi.com*
Bottom line: While Port Harcourt International Airport has seen significant modernization efforts, improving its facilities and processing times, historical reviews and current observations suggest that comfort and amenities for extended stays or transit passengers remain a challenge.
Routes from PHC
5 nonstop destinations · 11 airlines.
Airlines at PHC
11 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) offers 20 flight routes operated by 11 airlines. Major carriers include ValueJet, Air Peace, Arik Air and others. Popular destinations from Port Harcourt include Murtala Mohammed Int'l, Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l, Leon M'Ba Int'l, Malabo, Douala Int'l.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from PHC?
Port Harcourt International Airport has 20 scheduled routes to 5 destinations in 4 countries, operated by 11 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Port Harcourt International Airport?
11 carriers operate scheduled departures, including ValueJet, Air Peace, Arik Air.
Where is Port Harcourt International Airport located?
Port Harcourt International Airport is located in Port Harcourt, NG, at an elevation of 87 ft. Its IATA code is PHC and ICAO code is DNPO.