# MMA2: Lagos–Abuja, Asaba, Port Harcourt Busiest Domestic Routes – Bi-Courtney COO
Source: https://nairametrics.com/2026/03/01/mma2-lagos-abuja-asaba-port-harcourt-busiest-domestic-routes-bi-courtney-coo/
Date: 1 Mar 2026

Key operational data from Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2):
- Average of 60–65 flight departures daily.
- Busiest domestic routes by passengers: Lagos–Abuja (#1), Lagos–Asaba, Lagos–Port Harcourt.
- These three destinations consistently rank as top passenger routes; frequencies vary (some days 5 flights, other days 4).
- Domestic cargo: 30–40 tons daily, primarily belly cargo; a fully booked 120-seat aircraft may carry ~1 ton, while a lighter flight may carry up to 2 tons.
- Peak season (December): ≥15,000 passenger footfalls per day.
- Off-peak (March/April): ~10,000 passengers per day.
- MMA2 handles ~75% of Lagos domestic traffic and hosts 10 airlines (all major domestic carriers).
- Cargo volumes fluctuate by aircraft type and occupancy/load factor.