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Nigeria - Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

Full name:Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Location:The airport is 13 miles (22 miles) northwest of Lagos.
Time:Local time is GMT +1.
Contacts:Tel: +234 (0)1 480 5580, +234 (0)1 493 3385
Transfer between terminals:The terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.
Transfer to the City:Larger hotels have a shuttle bus meeting all international flights. Yellow taxis are also available. Visitors should not use public transport from the airport, and should ideally arrange to be met.
Car rental:Avis, Hertz and Planet Car have offices at the airport.
Airport Taxis:Yellow taxis are available outside the terminal. It is wise to negotiate a fee before departure, around NGN 5000.
Facilities:The airport facilities include a restaurant, bank, cafe, shops and a post office. Don't expect luxury however, the air-conditioning rarely works, there are regular power cuts and the baggage handling system is chaotic. Airport security is also lacking, and pickpockets are common.
Parking:
Departure tax:None.

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