Kogi State Nigeria Travel Guide
Nigeria's main international gateways for flying:
International and domestic flight options:
Flight prices and availability often change with the busiest travel seasons. Expect higher costs during December/January holidays and summer months.
Booking your flights well in advance is excellent for better rates and preferred schedules. Check for early bird specials.
ABV and LOS offer standard international airport facilities: immigration, customs, duty-free, restaurants, car rental, lounges, currency exchange. Facilities are modern but can get crowded.
Pre-book your transfer from the airport to Okene if possible, especially if arriving late at night.
This good practice avoids potential delays at the airport upon arrival.
It also helps prevent overcharging for transport services.
Long-long-haul buses are the most common and often recommended means of getting between major Nigerian cities and Okene.
Self-driving is generally not recommended for foreign visitors in Nigeria due to several factors:
If you decide to self-drive, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is good alongside a valid national driver's license. Local insurance is a must.
For car hire with a driver, use DiscoverCars.com to compare choices in major cities before you set off to Okene.
Okene is a city not on the coast, so sea or river arrivals are not relevant for reaching the town. Nigeria has coastal ports (e.g., Lagos, Port Harcourt), but these do not connect directly to Okene via sea or river transport for tourists.
Any water-based travel would necessitate a switch to land transportation to reach Okene.
No direct train connections serve Okene. Nigeria's railway network is undergoing modernization, but services are still restricted and do not currently extend to Okene.
Not directly applicable for Okene, as it is an inland city. For land entry from neighboring countries, official border posts require valid passports, visas, and Yellow Fever certificates.
Okene's inland location means all foreign arrivals eventually connect using land transport, predominantly by bus or private car from major airports.
No specific departure tax is typically levied separately upon exit from Nigeria. Such fees are usually in the airline ticket price.
Services at embarkation points vary greatly between major airports and local bus terminals.
Allow at least three hours prior to departure from ABV or LOS.
Arrive two hours before your domestic flight.
Be at the terminal 30-60 minutes before your scheduled bus trip.
A well-planned journey to and from Okene enhances your overall travel experience in Nigeria.
