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Murtala Muhammed Airport (LOS)
AddressAirport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone(01) 480 5580
Fax(01) 497 8079
E-mailNone
WebsiteNone
Number of terminals1
Time zoneGMT + 1
LocationThe airport is situated in the suburb of Ikeja, 22km (14 miles) northwest of Lagos.
Airport codeLOS
Country dialling code234
Driving directionsA highway links Murtala Muhammed Airport with the city centre. The journey takes 30-60 minutes depending on the traffic.
Car rentalAvis and Hertz both have desks in the terminal. It is possible to hire a car from most of the big international hotels too.
Public transport and taxisTaxis 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.
Car parking750 short-stay car spaces are available at the airport.
Information and help desksTourist information, including hotel reservation, is available at the customer service desk in the Arrival hall.
Airport FacilitiesConference 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.
Conference and business facilitiesConference 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.
Disabled facilitiesFacilities for disabled travellers are very limited. Please call the airport for further information.
Airport hotelsHotels 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.
Full airport nameLagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport
CityLagos
CountryNigeria