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Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

Location: The airport is located 13 miles (22km) 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.
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.
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.
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: 750 short-term parking spaces are available in the multi-storey car park. Charges are NGN 100 per hour and NGN 1500 per day.
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
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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

Location: The airport is 26 miles (42km) southeast of Abuja.
Time: Local time is GMT +1
Transfer between terminals: The airport has an international and a domestic terminal. The terminals are within walking distance of one another and they share the same runway.
Getting to the city: Passengers arriving at Abuja Airport can take either a taxi or a bus to the city. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes. Buses charge US$30 for the drive into the city while taking a taxi will set you back US$100.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminal building. The 45 minute drive into the city costs about US $100.
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