The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will implement revised car park and access gate charges at Port Harcourt International Airport effective March 1, 2026, as part of ongoing tariff adjustments across federal airports nationwide.
The directive was communicated in an internal memo dated February 12, 2026, and issued to all Heads of Department by the airport’s management. The memo directed immediate sensitisation of airport users and called for coordinated enforcement among relevant operational units to ensure a seamless rollout ahead of the commencement date.
Under the new tariff structure, motorists using the airport’s car park will pay ₦500 per entry for cars, ₦1,000 for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and Jeeps, and ₦2,000 for coaster buses. Overnight parking will attract a flat rate of ₦10,000 per vehicle per night.
Access gate charges have also been reviewed. Cars will pay ₦500 per entry, while SUVs and Jeeps will be charged ₦1,000. Trucks and coaster buses with six tyres will pay ₦2,000 per entry, and trailers or containers above six tyres will be charged ₦3,000 per entry.
Although FAAN did not specify the reasons for the review at Port Harcourt, airport tariff adjustments are typically driven by rising operational costs, infrastructure maintenance requirements, enhanced security measures and broader revenue optimisation strategies.
As a major aviation gateway in Nigeria’s South-South region, Port Harcourt International Airport handles significant domestic and international passenger traffic, alongside cargo operations tied to the oil and gas sector. The revised charges are therefore expected to affect private motorists, commercial drivers, logistics operators and other frequent airport users operating within the airport environment.
Industry observers note that effective communication, clear signage and structured coordination among airport personnel will be critical to preventing congestion or disputes at entry and parking points once enforcement begins. Airport users are advised to take note of the revised rates and make the necessary adjustments before the March 1 implementation date.
