Lagos travel guide

Lagos Tourism | Lagos Guide

You're Going to Love Lagos

With 9,00 million inhabitants, Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lagos has to offer.

When to visit Lagos

Lagos in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 576
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lagos in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 576
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lagos in February, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 316 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lagos, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Lagos

Plane

When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lagos from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lagos.

Bus

Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lagos from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lagos.

Bus

Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lagos

Airlines serving Lagos

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (311 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lagos

From 5-star hotels such as the Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Msquare Hotel, Lagos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 510 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos

Most booked hotels in Lagos

The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 464+
Citilodge Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 122+
GrandBee Suites
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 198+
Eko Hotels & Suites
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 467+
ibis Lagos Airport
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
AED 132+

Hiring a car in Lagos

Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lagos, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lagos, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.