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Nearest Airport to Calabar: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Calabar is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), about 2.9 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Malabo International Airport (SSG), 140 km away.
Closest airport
CBQ
Margaret Ekpo International Airport
2.9 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international
SSG
Malabo International Airport
140 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 30 min by car
Airports near Calabar
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Margaret Ekpo International Airport Airports in NigeriaCBQ 2.9 km2 mi · ~5 min
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Akwa Ibom International Airport Airports in NigeriaQUO 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
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Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Airports in NigeriaQOW 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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Malabo International Airport Airports in Equatorial Guinea Meet & Greet →SSG 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base Airports in NigeriaPHG 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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Tiko Airport Airports in CameroonTKC 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
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Port Harcourt International Airport Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →PHC 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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Douala International Airport Airports in Cameroon Meet & Greet →DLA 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 21 min
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Akanu Ibiam International Airport Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →ENU 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
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Chinua Achebe International Airport Airports in NigeriaDNAN 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
Small airfields nearby
- Eket Airport · DNEK55 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Calabar; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Calabar?
The nearest airport to Calabar is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), about 2.9 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Malabo International Airport (SSG), 140 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Calabar?
Malabo International Airport (SSG) is 140 km from Calabar in a straight line — roughly 2 h 30 min by car.
What other airports are near Calabar?
Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) — 28 km, Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) — 135 km and Malabo International Airport (SSG) — 140 km.
How long does it take to get from Calabar to Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
About 5 min by car for the 2.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.