Flying from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos one hour ahead of Abidjan.
To ensure you catch your ABJ to LOS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, so jetting to Lagos (and then visiting more of Nigeria!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Cote D'Ivoire.
With 66.67% of services landing on schedule, Middle East Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ABJ to LOS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ABJ and LOS:
Mohamed V International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight is Rs87,903. A return fare is currently Rs186,166. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ABJ to LOS if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ABJ to LOS.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Of the departures from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% land on schedule at their destination.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ABJ:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
If you're coming in on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LOS:
Explore without limits with a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and see more of Lagos and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Lagos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lagos in February.
Lock in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you want to visit Lagos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABJ to LOS in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've done Lagos, now it's time to discover other corners of Nigeria. Travel around 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to check off its top sights. From Agodi Gardens to Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Port Harcourt is another sought-after destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without experiencing Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.
