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Distance to Lagos16.1km
Distance to Ikeja1.0km
Most popular destinationKarachi

About Lagos Airport

  • Lagos Airport is a main airport for Lagos and is located in Lagos State.

  • As a major gateway to the wider region, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Abeokuta and Ebute Ikorodu.

  • Leaving from Lagos and want some ideas of where to go? Flights from Lagos Airport can take you direct to must-visit destinations like these:

    • Abuja

    • Port Harcourt

    • Owerri

    • Asaba

    • Accra

How to get from Lagos Airport to Lagos

  • Buses are available from the airport to central Lagos. Jump on the LAMATA Bus and travel to a hub like Oshodi Transport Interchange in about 30 minutes.

  • Get dropped off exactly where you need to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber, Bolt or inDrive from Lagos Airport.

  • If you're looking for a taxi in Lagos, BlackCab are an option when you need a ride.

  • If you choose a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from Lagos Airport into Lagos usually takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Taxis and rideshare apps — including Uber and local services like inDrive — are the most common ways to get from the airport into Lagos. Private hire cars and pre-booked shuttles are also widely used options.

How to get to Lagos Airport from Lagos

  • You can reach the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 30 minutes if you travel on the LAMATA Bus from a major stop like Oshodi Transport Interchange.

  • It takes around 20 minutes to go from the centre of Lagos to the airport in a taxi.

  • Most people get to Murtala Muhammed International Airport from Lagos by taxi or rideshare app — Bolt and Uber both operate in the city and pick up across most neighbourhoods. Private hire cars and informal taxis are also widely used, especially if you're travelling with luggage.

Lagos Airport facilities

  • Lagos Airport is spread across two terminals.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, there's no shortage of places to eat and drink. You'll also find sit-down restaurants.

  • You can work in a quick shop stop before your flight. Browse the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts if you need a quick pre-flight purchase.

  • Arrived at the airport with hours to spare? You may be able to spend the wait in an airport lounge. These types of lounges are available at Lagos Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • You'll find several options for parking at Lagos Airport. These are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Lagos Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Lagos Airport or an early departure, Posh Hotel and Suites Ikeja is there when you want to rest close by. It's just 3 kilometres away and features entertainment rooms, shuttle services, and complimentary bottled water.

  • Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, Wazobia Plaza Hotel is another nearby option. Concierge assistance, a television, and a shower are the start of its amenities.

  • Or make the night before or after your flight easier at Alexia's Place Hotel. From the airport, it's about 3 kilometres away and offers express check-in, hair dryers, a wedding facility, and more.

Car rental options near Lagos Airport

Lagos Airport FAQs

Yes. We found a Sixt pick-up point in or near to Lagos Airport.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Lagos Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Lagos Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Lagos Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Lagos Airport’s departure lounge.

Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja is the highest-rated hotel near Lagos Airport, just 2.6km away.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Lagos Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Lagos Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Lagos Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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