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AtanAtan Ota
Skip Atan as a destination: it's a roadside commercial town on the Benin border road, not a place to stay. Pass through in 30 min or use it as a fuel/food stop en route to Abeokuta or Cotonou.
Atan (also Atan Ota) is a growing town in Ogun State's Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, about 62 km northeast of Cotonou and 575 km west of Abuja. It sits on the international highway to Benin, with a population around 300,000. The town has a market, a health centre, schools and a few eateries, but no sights that justify a stop. Most travellers use it as a transit point between Lagos and Abeokuta or the border.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain, roads may flood)
- Airport
- LOS
- Nights
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Atan112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Atan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyAtan is generally safe during the day, but like most Nigerian roadside towns, avoid walking alone after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency · 199 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) (About 1.5–2 h drive east; taxis and shared vans available).
- Getting aroundYellow danfo buses and Keke Napep tricycles are the main local transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi to Sango Ota₦300–500
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 8,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 15,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 5,000 · Mid NGN 10,000 · High NGN 20,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) (About 1.5–2 h drive east; taxis and shared vans available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Atan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Yellow danfo buses and Keke Napep tricycles are the main local transport. Taxis (bright yellow) are also available. The town is small enough to walk between the market and the main road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Shared taxi or bus along the Lagos–Abeokuta road, about 1 h
Olumo Rock and adire dyeing market.
Door to door: About 2 h
Danfo bus or shared taxi, about 1.5–2 h
Victoria Island, Lekki, and nightlife.
Door to door: About 20 min
Keke Napep or taxi, about 15 min
Neighbouring town with more shops and eateries.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along the Lagos–Abeokuta highway
A few basic guesthouses and hotels; check for security and amenities before booking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦8,000–15,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦15,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Shared taxi to Abeokuta1 × NGN 1,500 · check | NGN 1,500 |
| Meal at a local buka1 × NGN 1,500 | NGN 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 1,300 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 14,300 per person per day, bed included | NGN 14,300 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Atan is a transit stop, not a stay.
Prices of common things
| Plate of jollof rice with chicken | ₦1,500–2,500 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₦200–400 |
| Keke Napep ride within town | ₦100–300 |
| Shared taxi to Sango Ota | ₦300–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The market operates every four days, not daily.
- Road can be congested with trucks heading to the Benin border.
- Check your government's travel advice for Ogun State before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
- Police
- 199
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Emergency
- National emergency112
- Police199
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Atan → Abeokuta (shared taxi): about ₦1,500, about 1 h (check)
- Atan → Lagos (danfo bus): about ₦1,000–2,000, about 1.5–2 h (check)
Say or show
- Elo ni? — How much? (eh-loh nee)
- O seun — Thank you (oh shay-oon)
- Nibo ni ọja wa? — Where is the market? (nee-boh nee aw-jah wah)
- Mo n lọ si Abeokuta — I am going to Abeokuta (moh n loh see ah-bay-oh-koo-tah)
Yoruba is widely spoken; English works in most transactions.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Atan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season) · avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain, roads may flood) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Transit fixture: Lagos–Abeokuta bus stop with real-time departure board.
- Market-day calendar: every four days, verified by local sources.
- Border crossing fixture: Idiroko border post, 30 min west.
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