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| Learn how to activate Airtel Night Plan with *312#, check your balance, and browse between 12 AM and 5 AM. |
Airtel Night Plan in Nigeria: Prices, Codes, and How to Get the Cheapest Rate
Airtel's night data plan gives you 250MB, usable between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, for either ₦25 (if you're on the SmartTRYBE tariff) or ₦50 (standard rate, available to any prepaid user). Dial `*412#` to activate, or use the general data menu `*312#` and navigate to the night option.
Why There Are Two Different Prices
This trips up a lot of people searching for Airtel's night plan, so it's worth explaining clearly: both prices are genuine — they're just tied to different tariff plans, not different bundle sizes.
| Rate | Requirement | Who It's For |
|---|---|---|
| ₦25 for 250MB | Must be on the SmartTRYBE tariff | Anyone willing to migrate tariffs for the cheaper rate |
| ₦50 for 250MB | No tariff change needed | Any standard Airtel prepaid customer |
Both give you the exact same 250MB, valid the exact same hours — the only difference is whether you've migrated to SmartTRYBE first.
How to Migrate to SmartTRYBE (For the Cheaper Rate)
1. Dial `*312#`
2. Look for the tariff migration option, or dial the SmartTRYBE-specific migration code
3. Confirm the migration — this is typically free and instant
4. Once migrated, you're eligible for the ₦25 night rate going forward
If you'd rather not migrate: You can use the ₦50 standard rate immediately, with no tariff change required.
How to Activate the Night Plan
Direct Code Method
1. Dial `*412#`
2. Select the Night Browsing/Night Plan option (commonly listed as option 3)
3. Choose your rate — ₦25 (SmartTRYBE) or ₦50 (standard)
4. Confirm your selection
Via the General Data Menu
1. Dial `*312#`
2. Navigate to the night/off-peak data option in the menu
3. Select your bundle and confirm
Both routes activate the same underlying plan — `*412#` is simply the faster, more direct path if you already know you want the night plan specifically.
How to Get More Than 250MB: Stacking Bundles
Airtel allows you to purchase the night plan multiple times within the same night window, effectively letting you build up to a larger total:
| Purchases | Total Data | Total Cost (SmartTRYBE) | Total Cost (Standard) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | 250MB | ₦25 | ₦50 |
| 4x | 1GB | ₦100 | ₦200 |
Simply repeat the activation steps above as many times as needed before the 5:00 AM cutoff — there's no need to wait between purchases.
Important Rules to Know
- - Time window is fixed: Data is only usable between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Any unused portion does not carry over past 5 AM.
- - No rollover. Unlike some standard bundles, night plan data doesn't qualify for the rollover grace period — use it or lose it within the window.
- - SmartTRYBE also affects call rates. Migrating isn't just about the night plan — SmartTRYBE carries its own call rate structure, so consider that alongside the data savings before switching.
A Note on Airtel's Youtube Night Plan
Don't confuse this standard Night Plan with Airtel's separate YouTube Night Plan, which offers YouTube-specific data during a similar (but not always identical) night window, often bundled automatically with certain weekly and monthly plans. If you specifically want unrestricted night browsing rather than YouTube-only access, the standard Night Plan covered in this guide is what you want.
*(See our guide to [Airtel's weekly and monthly plans](#) for details on which bundles include YouTube Night as a bonus.)*
A Word on Long-Term Reliability
Airtel occasionally restructures its tariff plan names and offerings. As of this update, SmartTRYBE remains active and is consistently referenced across current sources as the tariff unlocking the ₦25 night rate. If you dial the migration code and it doesn't work as described, confirm Airtel's current tariff options directly via `*312#` or customer care, since tariff names can be revised over time.
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Airtel's night plan gives you 250MB between midnight and 5 AM for as little as ₦25 on SmartTRYBE, or ₦50 without switching tariffs — both are genuine, current rates, just tied to different plans rather than one being outdated. Dial `*412#` for the fastest activation path, and stack multiple purchases within the window if you need more than 250MB for a single night's heavy downloading.
FAQ
Why does Airtel's night plan cost ₦25 for some people and ₦50 for others?
Both are genuine current rates. ₦25 requires being on the SmartTRYBE tariff; ₦50 is the standard rate available to any prepaid Airtel user without switching tariffs.
What is the code to activate Airtel's night plan?
Dial *412# for the direct night plan menu, or *312# and navigate to the night/off-peak option through the general data menu.
Can I get more than 250MB on Airtel's night plan?
Yes — repurchase the bundle multiple times within the same night window. Four purchases gives you 1GB, for ₦100 on SmartTRYBE or ₦200 on the standard rate.
Does unused night plan data carry over after 5 AM?
No. Night plan data must be used within the 12:00 AM–5:00 AM window and does not roll over afterward.
How do I migrate to SmartTRYBE for the cheaper night rate?
Dial *312# and select the tariff migration option, or use SmartTRYBE's specific migration code — this is typically free and instant.
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