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Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is the main gateway to Calabar, the capital of Cross River State in southeastern Nigeria. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Margaret Ekpo International Airport
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is the main airport serving Calabar, the capital of Cross River State in southeastern Nigeria. It was commissioned in 1983 and is named after Margaret Ekpo, a prominent Nigerian women's rights activist and social mobilizer.
Although designated an international airport, most scheduled traffic is domestic, with regular services connecting Calabar to Lagos and Abuja and onward connections to other destinations. International movements are limited, largely to pilgrimage and charter flights, and customs and immigration services operate on demand.
The airport has a single passenger terminal and one asphalt runway, and is managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. It is located close to central Calabar, roughly 5 km away, making road access to the city centre quick and straightforward.
Travelers can reach the city by taxi, private transfer or rental car, and the terminal provides restaurants, cafés, shops, a paid VIP lounge, Wi-Fi and currency exchange facilities. This makes the airport a convenient regional gateway for leisure and business visitors to Calabar and Cross River State.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Margaret Ekpo International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal handles domestic commercial and private flights, with most scheduled services connecting Calabar to Lagos and Abuja.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Margaret Ekpo International Airport
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