Non-stop flights to Calabar (CBQ)
Calabar Airport is a small airport in Nigeria. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Calabar.
Calabar is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Calabar Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Calabar Best time to visit Calabar Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 143 flights arriving at Calabar Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Calabar are routes from Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria and Abuja (ABV), also in Nigeria. These two routes together are operated 143 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Calabar Airport.
The longest flight to Calabar CBQ is departing from Lagos (LOS). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 362 miles (583 km).
List of all direct flights to Calabar
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Calabar, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Calabar.
Airlines flying to Calabar
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Calabar. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all CBQ flights:
What is the best time to visit Calabar?
🌴 Tropical
Calabar is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Calabar experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.

International flights to Calabar
Currently there are no international flights to Calabar. The only flights to Calabar are domestic flights within Nigeria. To get to Calabar from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Lagos or Abuja.
Domestic flights to Calabar
Flights from Nigeria to Calabar
There are 2 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop domestic flights to Calabar.
From Abuja and Lagos, you can fly with Aero Contractors, Ibom Air and ValueJet.
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Alternative airports near Calabar
Flying to an alternative airport near Calabar could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Calabar (CBQ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Uyo (QUO) and Owerri (QOW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Calabar?
There are 2 airports in Calabar: Calabar Airport (CBQ) and Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO).
What is the best airport to fly into Calabar?
The most convenient airport to fly into Calabar is Calabar Airport (CBQ).
How many airlines fly to Calabar?
There are 3 airlines flying to Calabar from 2 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Calabar?
Ibom Air, Aero Contractors and ValueJet operate most flights to Calabar. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Calabar?
There are no alliances flying to Calabar at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Calabar?
There are roughly 143 flights arriving at Calabar every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Nigeria.
What is the official name of Calabar Airport?
The official name of Calabar Airport is Calabar Airport.
What is the airport code of Calabar Airport?
The airport code of Calabar Airport is CBQ.
What are the most popular flights to Calabar?
Lagos and Abuja are the only airports with flights to Calabar.
How long is the flight to Calabar?
| Lagos to Calabar | 1h 15m |
| Abuja to Calabar | 1h |