Saaba to Ilorin flights
Ilorin lies 781 km (485 mi) south-east of Saaba, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Saaba | Ilorin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Nigeria |
| Population | 136,011 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 11 km out | ILR, 8 km out |
Clocks in Ilorin are 1 h ahead of Saaba right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ilorin
Crossing from Burkina Faso into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Saaba
Saaba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ilorin
Ilorin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,169 ft | 1,126 ft |
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Staying in Ilorin
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Ilorin. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 60 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ilorin from Saaba?
781 km (485 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Saaba.
How long does it take to get from Saaba to Ilorin by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saaba and Ilorin?
Ilorin is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Saaba to Ilorin flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR).
What currency do I need in Ilorin?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Ilorin?
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Ilorin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.