Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to LOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight is Rs178,057. A round-trip fare is currently Rs318,699. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from YOW to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
If you're getting in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LOS:
Grab a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car and explore Lagos and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
From Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Lagos based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Lagos, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to LOS in August. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Lagos, a trip to Ibadan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
Port Harcourt is another standout destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. No journey is complete without seeing Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.
