Land Border Crossing Overview:
The Ilara border is the most complicated point between Benin and Nigeria. Location is belonged to both Kétou District (Plateau Department) of Benin and the Imeko, Nigeria. This border is 16 Km from Kétou center of Benin.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing: |
Post of Kétou-Ilara |
Province or District: |
Plateau |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Cotonou (Benin) 165 Km. |
Latitude: |
7°24'41.8"N |
Longitude: |
2°44'39.2"E |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
There is no Benin/Nigeria Custom Authorities |
Contact Person |
N/A |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport: |
Cotonou International Airport 165 Km Truck: 1 day Car: 1 day |
Nearest Port: |
Cotonou Autonomous Port 165 Km Truck: 1 day Car: 1 day |
Nearest Major Market: |
Cotonou (Benin), 165 Km Imeko (Nigeria), 15 Km Truck: 1 day Car: 1 day |
Other Information:
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There is no weighing bridge established yet in customs post. No Post of Customs. Only a post of police exists at the point of crossing the border inside Ilara town. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
TUESDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
WEDNESDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
THURSDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
FRIDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
SATURDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
SUNDAYS |
24/24 Hours (7/7 Days) |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: |
0600 – 1800. No closing during holidays. |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: |
N/A |
Daily Capacity:
The border is opened to any kind of the traffic between Benin and Nigeria. Private cars, persons, trucks with Goods are crossing in both directions.
Customs Clearance:
Nothing to recommend for llara border as well as no customs post has been established in place.
LIST OF OFFICIALS APPROVED CUSTOMS CLEARING AGENTS