Port Harcourt is served by two airports: the main Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) at Omagwa, about 25 kilometres north of the city centre, and the smaller Port Harcourt City Airport in the Rumuola area. Most scheduled domestic and international flights use the international airport. Direct flights operate from Lagos, Abuja, and other Nigerian cities on carriers including Air Peace, Arik Air, and IbomAir. International connections are limited but flights to Addis Ababa, Dubai, and a few European cities operate seasonally.
The journey from the international airport into the city takes between 45 minutes and two hours depending on traffic — Port Harcourt traffic can be severe, particularly in the late afternoon. Negotiate a fare before getting into any taxi, or use a ride-hailing app (Bolt operates in Port Harcourt).
By road, Port Harcourt is connected to Lagos, Benin City, Enugu, and other Nigerian cities by long-distance bus services. Companies including ABC Transport and Chisco Transport operate from terminals in the city centre. Journey times are long — Lagos is typically a full day's drive — and road conditions vary. The railway line from Port Harcourt to Enugu is periodically operational; check current status before relying on it.
Arriving by sea is an option for those travelling from Bonny Island or the delta communities; ferries and speedboats use the Bonny Waterside terminal.