Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport Overview
Airport Code
LOS
Full Airport Name
Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Address
Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Country Code
234
Telephone
(01) 480 5580
Website
None
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 1
Location
The airport is situated in the suburb of Ikeja, 22km (14 miles) northwest of Lagos.
Driving Directions
A highway links Murtala Muhammed Airport with the city center. The journey takes 30-60 minutes depending on the traffic.
Car Parking
750 short-stay car spaces are available at the airport.
Car Hire
Avis and Hertz both have desks in the terminal. It is possible to hire a car from most of the big international hotels too. Please note that fuel shortages often occur in Nigeria, so ensure you have enough petrol to complete your journey. Roads are in poor condition. Be vigilant when traveling on major roads, as robberies can, and do, happen. Avoid travel outside cities after dark. Be vigilant when driving in traffic jams (‘go slows’): keep valuables out of sight and keep doors and windows locked.
Public Transport
Taxis are the easiest and safest way to travel from the airport to the city. Choose one of the yellow taxis outside the terminal (upstairs, outside the departure lounge), check the driver’s ID, then tell him where you are going and agree on a fare before setting off.
Information and Help Desks
Tourist information, including hotel reservation, is available at the customer service desk in the Arrival hall.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A bank, a bureau de change and a post office are available in the International Terminal.
Eating and drinking: Restaurants and bars are available throughout the airport.
Shopping: Duty-free is available in the International Terminal.
Other facilities: Medical facilities are available at the airport.
NOTE: Pickpockets and confidence tricksters, some posing as local immigration and other government officials, operate at the airport. Security is not always satisfactory, so be vigilant.
Conference and Business Facilities
Conference and business facilities for up to 350 delegates are available at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, 4km (2.5 miles) from the airport (tel: (01) 280 0100; website: www.starwoodhotels.com.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities for disabled travelers are very limited. Please call the airport for further information.
Hotels
Hotels near the airport include Lagos Airport Hotel (tel: (01) 497 8670/9; website: www.lagosairporthotelltd.com) and the Sheraton Lagos Hotel (tel: (01) 280 0100; website: www.starwoodhotels.com), both located in Ikeja.
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