Why go
- Capital and the largest city of Niger.
- Known for Niger River.
- Served by Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).
History
Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger. It is in the western part of the country, surrounded by the Tillabéri Region. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the river's left bank. The capital of Niger since the colonial era, Niamey is an ethnically diverse city and the country's main economic centre.
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Ce café propose un plat de spaghetti, des omelettes, du café au lait du pain. Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · Boulevard de la Jeunesse
Gnebé, Fish, Oeufs, Fast Food · propose aussi des jus · Niamey N'yala
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-22:30 Features: takeaway
Senegalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off;Tu-Su 11:30-15:00, 18:30-23:00
Burger, Pizza, Chicken, Kebab, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-08:00; 11:30-13:45; 17:30-20:00 Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu off;We-Mo 17:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 145 Avenue du Fleuve Niger · cote-jardin-niamey.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
European, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Steak House, Barbecue, Restaurant · Steak House/Barbecue restaurant · Corniche de Gamkale
Cuisine, Cafe · Cuisine cafe
American, Fast Food · American fast food
Asian, Chinese, Fish, Chicken, Fast Food · Asian/Chinese fast food
CrèPes, Restaurant · CrèPes restaurant
Fritte Et Poulet, Restaurant · Fritte Et Poulet restaurant · Boulevard Tanimoune, Niamey
Touareg, Restaurant · Touareg restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 04:00-24:00 Features: vegan options, halal, step-free access
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 00:00-00:00
Biergarten · biergarten
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · Route Principale UAM
Senegalese, Restaurant · Senegalese restaurant
Indian, Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream, Burger, Pizza, Fish, Chicken, Regional, Steak House, Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access
African, Coffee Shop, Arab, French, International, Burger, Sandwich, Tea, Fast Food · African/Coffee Shop fast food · 9621 2062 Rue du Musée, 227
Restaurant · Restaurant de spécialités africaines
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Food Court · food court
Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Avenue de la Mairie, Niamey
Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · Trans-Sahelian Highway, Niamey
Burger, Fish, Pasta, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
African, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Avenue Soni Ali Ber, Niamey
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Regional, Local, Restaurant · Regional/Local restaurant
Food Court · food court
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
African, Restaurant · African restaurant
99 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) 7.2 km to the centre
Niamey, 8, NE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Ouagadougou, Paris, Abuja, Addis Ababa, Algier… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8, 757-200) · 5 routes: Abuja*, Addis Ababa, Cotonou*, N'djamena*, Ouagadougou
- Air France AF (A330-200, A340-300) · 2 routes: Ouagadougou, Paris
- Delta Air Lines DL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Ouagadougou*, Paris*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Ouagadougou*, Paris*
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Ouagadougou
- Air Algerie AH (737-800) · 1 route: Algier
- Air Burkina 2J (CRJ) · 1 route: Ouagadougou
- Senegal Airlines DN (A320) · 1 route: Ouagadougou
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-900) · 1 route: Ouagadougou
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre
Where to stay
Direction Générale de la Douane, Avenue de l’Uranium, Boulevard de la Republique, Niamey, Niger · noomhotels.com
Boulevard de la Republique, Niamey, Niger · radissonhotels.com
Indoor
240 KL 26, 2eme arrondissement, Abidjan, Bp 571, Niger
Bp 11219, Niger
8000 Boulevard de la Republique, Niamey, Niger
G4F4+R42, Corniche Gamkalé, Niamey, Niger
Avenue of Africa, N°1100, Niamey, Niger
G428+V97, Niamey, Niger
G446+35G, Niamey, Niger
G454+CC7, Niamey, Niger
G45F+75M, Niamey, Niger
Niamey, Niger
H444+2PR, Quartier OPVN Niamey Centre, Niamey, Niger
231 rue de la komadougou PL 44, Niamey, Niger
Quartier, Niamey, Niger
G427+8X3, Niamey, Niger
G4P4+8RP, Niamey, Niger
H425+8XJ, Niamey, Niger
Niger, Niamey, 256 rue du grand hotel quartier terminus
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
9 Quartier Chateau, Deizeibon, Niger
F4P5+MX6, Niamey, Niger
G447+9WP, Quartier Terminus, Gaweye, Niger
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NIM has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Ouagadougou, Paris, Abuja, Addis Ababa, Algier…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niamey, Niger. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
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