Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Lagos Airport Transfer Guide
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 22 km from central Lagos. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is about 22 km from central Lagos. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 22 km
- Cheapest way in
- Bolt
- Fastest
- Bolt/Uber — but Lagos traffic is unpredictable
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Where can your driver take you from LOS?
Transfers you can pre-book from Lagos airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
LOS → Lagos centreAirport to the city centre
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Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt / Uber / inDrive | 45 min - 3h traffic-dependent | App-based + fixed price |
| Official airport taxi | 45 min - 3h | Fixed price at kiosk |
| Airport BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) to Ikorodu | 90 min+ | Cheapest + specific route only |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Lagos airport transport guide.
Taxi scams at LOS
Lagos airport has active tout networks. NEVER accept ride from anyone approaching you inside terminal — only book via app or official kiosk.
Skip the taxi queue in Lagos
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Lagos.
From landing to the door
How your Lagos pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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Data when you land
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How far is Murtala Muhammed International Airport from central Lagos?+
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is about 22 km from central Lagos. Fastest way in: Bolt/Uber — but Lagos traffic is unpredictable.
What is the cheapest way from LOS into Lagos?+
Bolt. Our Lagos airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from LOS?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Lagos: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Are there taxi scams at LOS?+
Lagos airport has active tout networks. NEVER accept ride from anyone approaching you inside terminal — only book via app or official kiosk.
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Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Lagos.
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