Meeting someone at Calabar Airport.
Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ · DNCA), Cross River State, Nigeria. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Calabar Airport
Make a sign for CBQ Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at CBQ, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Nigeria are usually much quicker.
Calabar runs on Africa/Lagos time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of CBQ: Owerri QOW (136 km), Malabo SSG (142 km), Port Harcourt PHC (155 km), Douala DLA (186 km), Enegu ENU (188 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Calabar?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like CBQ usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at CBQ?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at CBQ right now?
Calabar runs on Africa/Lagos time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at CBQ without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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