Cross River State · Nigeria
Ikom travel guide
Ikom is a city in Cross River State, Nigeria, home to about 164,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- ENU125 km · Akanu Ibiam International Airport
- Currency
- NGNnaira
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Language
- English
About
About Ikom
Ikom is one of the few developing local governments in Cross River State. In 2006, it was home to 162,000 people. In Ikom, the dry season is hot, humid, and partially cloudy, while the wet season is warm, stuffy, and cloudy.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Ikom
See
- Ikom monoliths
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When to go
The best time to visit Ikom
Ikom has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 367 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Ikom: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 125 km from the city centre in a straight line; Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ, 127 km) and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO, 147 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
You can get into Ikom from Calabar by road. It takes about 4 hours for the journey. It is accessible only via road. There are several transportation services from all part of Nigeria to Ikom. They include Peace mass, Young shall grow and Cross country.
Getting around
The area is accessible by road only. The major mode of transportation is by motorcycle. You can take a bike to anywhere in that area for just ₦100.
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ENU · Akanu Ibiam International Airport
CBQ · Margaret Ekpo International Airport
QUO · Akwa Ibom International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Ikom
Drink
Drinks can be gotten from the places above too but you can also check out the listing below for some nice drinks.
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Questions
Ikom: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ikom?
Ikom has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 367 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ikom?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 125 km from the city centre in a straight line; Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ, 127 km) and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO, 147 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Ikom?
naira (NGN).
Nearby
Destinations near Ikom
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.