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The most efficient ways to get from downtown Lagos to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport are by either taking a taxi, rideshare service, or driving to the airport. Public transport in the city is very inconvenient due to the multiple stops and inability to get you to the terminal. Taking a taxi or driving will save you a great deal of time as the drive takes only 15min, and allows you to carry much more luggage.

The most convenient way to get from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to downtown Abuja is by using the Abuja train services that depart from Abuja Airport Station and arrive at Abuja Metro Station, a journey that takes approximately 40min. Alternately, you can decide to take a taxi, rideshare service, or pick up a car rental from the airport, which will take approximately 33min.

Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport provides convenient parking options at its multistorey car park situated in the Domestic Terminal. The airport’s parking contains approximately 800 parking spaces and charges different prices according to the length of stay, with overnight parking attracting a flat rate.

Feel free to travel through Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport if you have an impairment as the airport provides an enjoyable experience for all passengers. There are accessible restrooms located throughout the airport, as well as accessible elevators. In addition, the airport collaborates with the Partners Health Company to provide wheelchair assistance to those with impaired mobility.

11 airlines operate flights between Lagos and Abuja. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Peace
• Business Aviation Asia
• Ibom Air
• Arik Air
• Aero Contractors
• ValueJet

Flights from Lagos to Abuja usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at Abuja (ABV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Peace: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Business Aviation Asia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Lagos to Abuja:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $167 round-trip, compared to $209 via a layover through Enugu (ENU).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$76 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Peace and Business Aviation Asia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Lagos to Abuja most commonly connect through:

• Enugu (ENU) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Accra Kotoka (ACC) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Enugu (ENU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Lagos to Abuja route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $161 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $174, a difference of $13. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lagos to Abuja flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lagos to Abuja:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 2:13 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 8:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $167. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lagos to Abuja takes 1h 18m, covering 318 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Lagos to Abuja are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $97, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Enugu (ENU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 40m, compared with 7h 25m via Lome (LFW) and 10h 43m via Accra Kotoka (ACC).

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Abuja range from $145 to $188, with an average of $167 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.