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About Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Ikeja, Lagos State, within the Ikeja district of Nigeria's commercial capital, approximately 20 to 25 kilometres from central Lagos. The airport site has served aviation since the colonial era, while the main international terminal opened to civil air traffic in 1979. Operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, it is the country's busiest air gateway and a key aviation hub for West Africa, supporting business travel, tourism, cargo movement and regional connectivity.

The airport operates with separate domestic and international terminal areas, including the General Aviation Terminal, MMA2 for many domestic flights, and international terminals serving long-haul and regional routes. Its newer international facilities are designed to handle up to around 14 million passengers annually, with check-in halls, immigration and security zones, lounges, retail outlets, prayer rooms, baggage systems, boarding bridges, parking and cargo infrastructure. Traffic is typically stronger during holiday periods, summer travel months and the December festive season, when demand for flight tickets rises across both domestic and international flights.

Airlines operating from Murtala Muhammed International Airport include Air Peace, Arik Air, Ibom Air, United Nigeria Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Egyptair and other regional and global carriers. Main direct destinations include Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Owerri within Nigeria, as well as London, Doha, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Cairo, Accra and Johannesburg internationally. Demand remains broad and resilient, driven by Lagos' role as Nigeria's financial centre, a large visiting-friends-and-relatives market, corporate travel, regional trade and steady interest in international flights.

Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport to Lagos City Center Transport

Transport from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Lagos city center includes public buses from nearby stops, pre-arranged hotel or airport shuttles, taxis, rental cars, and private transfers. Travel times vary widely with Lagos traffic, especially toward Lagos Island, Marina, CMS, and Victoria Island.

Bus

Municipal and local buses do not usually depart directly from the international arrivals door. Passengers typically walk or take a short local ride to nearby Airport/Ikeja bus stops or connect via Oshodi Interchange, then continue toward central Lagos. Average journey time to Lagos Island or CMS is about 70 to 100 minutes, depending on transfers and traffic.

• Airport/Ikeja bus stop to Oshodi Interchange
• Oshodi to CMS or Marina
• Oshodi to Obalende
• Ikeja to Obalende or Lagos Island connections

Airport Shuttle

There is no Havas or Havabus service at Murtala Muhammed International Airport; those brands are associated with other airport networks. In Lagos, shuttle options are usually hotel shuttles, corporate shuttles, or pre-booked shared airport rides. Average journey time to central Lagos is around 45 to 90 minutes.

• Hotel shuttle to Ikeja hotels
• Hotel shuttle to Victoria Island
• Pre-arranged shuttle to Ikoyi
• Shared transfer stop near Marina or CMS, if offered by the operator

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 outside the airport terminals and are one of the most straightforward ways to travel from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Lagos city center. Agree the fare before starting the trip, or use a ride-hailing app where available. Average journey time is about 45 to 75 minutes, but peak-hour traffic can make the trip longer.

Car Rental

Car rental companies operate from airport offices and arrivals-area desks, with vehicle pickup usually arranged at or near the terminal exit. Because Lagos traffic can be challenging, many visitors choose a chauffeur-driven rental instead of self-drive. Average driving time to the city center is about 45 to 90 minutes.

Transfer

A private airport transfer is the most convenient option for first-time visitors, late arrivals, business travelers, or passengers with luggage. Booking in advance is recommended so the driver can track your flight, meet you at arrivals, and take you directly to Lagos Island, Marina, CMS, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, or your hotel. Average journey time is about 45 to 90 minutes.