Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

Overview

The primary airport for Nigeria, Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located 14 miles (22.5km) northwest of central Lagos. The airport is made up of two terminals: the newer international terminal is modelled on Amsterdam's award-winning Schipol Airport, although facilities aren't necessarily up to that standard; there are only a few shops and restaurants to choose from, and many of the facilities are old and worn.

Flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport come in from destinations around the world, including major cities like London, Rome, Cairo, Dubai, Paris, Tripoli, New York, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Doha, Houston, Istanbule and Nairobi.

Location

The airport is located 13 miles (22km) northwest of Lagos.

Getting to the city

Larger hotels have a shuttle bus meeting all international flights. Otherwise, taxis are the safest and most efficient way to travel to and from the airport. Aim to negotiate a price of around NGN 5000 for a trip into town.

Time

Local time is GMT +1

Contacts

Tel: +234 (0)1 480 5580, +234 (0)1 493 3385

Car rental

Car rental companies at Murtala Muhammed International Airport include Avis, Europcar and Sixt. Note that driving is yourself around Nigeria is a strongly unrecommended activity, as the roads are confusing and chaotic, and there is a risk of car-jacking.

Airport Taxis

Yellow taxis are available outside the terminal. It is wise to negotiate a fee before departure. Aim to get into Lagos for around NGN 5000.

Transfer between terminals

The terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs and currency exchange.

Luggage: There are no left luggage services. All queries regarding lost baggage should be directed to your airline.

Conference and business: The airport features Executive and VIP lounges equipped with complimentary Internet.

Other facilities: Facilities include a meet and greet lounge, prayer rooms and disabled facilities.

Wi-fi: Free Internet is available at the airport's Executive and VIP lounges.

Information: A tourist information desk is situated at the customer service desk in the arrival hall.

Shopping: Shopping is limited to a few retail stores selling electronics, mobile accessories, jewellery and health care products.

Food and Drink: International and African foods are served by vendors in the airport's food court.

Parking

Parking at Murtala Muhammed International Airport is charged at NGN 100 per hour and NGN 1,500 per day. 750 short-term parking spaces are available in the multi-storey car park.

Departure Tax

The airport levies a Regional Passenger Charge of NGN 5,388.00, and a Domestic Passenger Service Charge of NGN 350.

Website

www.mma2lagos.com

Airlines

Flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport are available via Air France, Emirates, Air Mali, Air Nigeria, Arik Air, Delta Airlines, Egypt Air, Iberia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Internet

There is free wifi available in the executive and VIP lounges.

Business Lounges

There are executive and VIP lounges offering wifi internet and other basic business services.

Lagos Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.