QOW Sam Mbakwe International Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) is an airport serving Imo, Nigeria.
- 15:55P47157Lagos(LOS)On time
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- 13:40VK651Abuja(ABV)On time
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- 09:30VK261Lagos(LOS)Boarding
- 08:50P47151Abuja(ABV)Departed
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About QOW Airport
Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Imo State serves as a regional gateway with a single main terminal handling both domestic and limited international services. Carriers based here and operating regular flights include Air Peace and other Nigerian domestic airlines, offering popular connections to Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt; seasonal and charter services may link to regional destinations. Passengers can check the airport’s online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures information, allow extra time for security and local transport, and confirm baggage and check‑in requirements before travel.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport is QOW.
The ICAO code for Sam Mbakwe International Airport is DNIM.
Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) is located in Imo, Nigeria.
The local time zone at Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) is Africa/Lagos (GMT+1).
About 5 scheduled departures were counted at Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW), scheduled flights are operated by Air Peace, ValueJet, and United Nigeria Airlines.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.