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- Abuja
- Population
- 236,747,130
- Area
- 923,769 km²
- Calling code
- +234
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Explore Lagos, Kano and Ibadan. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency NGNTime in Lagos 01:51UTC+01:00Country codes NG / NGA
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Lagos
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Lagos. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos
Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Eko Bridge
Eko Bridge is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Carter Bridge
Carter Bridge is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Nigerian National Museum
Nigerian National Museum is one option for your time in Lagos. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Freedom Park (Lagos)
Freedom Park (Lagos) is one option for your time in Lagos. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Apapa Amusement Park
Apapa Amusement Park is one option for your time in Lagos. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Shitta-Bey Mosque
Shitta-Bey Mosque is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Theatre, Nigeria
National Theatre, Nigeria is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Federal Palace Hotel
Federal Palace Hotel is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Tafawa Balewa Square
Tafawa Balewa Square is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Tinubu Square
Tinubu Square is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Ilojo Bar
Ilojo Bar is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Bookshop House
Bookshop House is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Independence House
Independence House is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Lagos
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
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Arrive with a little context
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LOS
An arrival option for Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
15.9 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Lagos. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at LOS
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
LOS airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | 15.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ibadan Airport | IBA | 119.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Akure Airport | AKR | 228.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Benin Airport | BNI | 244.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 251.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Warri Airport | QRW | 284.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Lagos · DNMM
Elevation135 ft
Coordinates6.57737, 3.32116
Runways
18L / 36R
8997 × 148 ft
ASP18R / 36L
12794 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
LAGOS WEST120.9 MHz
LAGOS EAST127.3 MHz
APP124.3 MHz
ATIS123.8 MHz
TOWER118.1 MHz
Ibadan Airport
Ibadan · DNIB
Elevation725 ft
Coordinates7.362460136413574, 3.97832989692688
Runways
05 / 23
7875 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR122.6 MHz
Akure Airport
Akure · DNAK
Elevation1100 ft
Coordinates7.246739864349365, 5.3010101318359375
Runways
03 / 21
9195 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.2 MHz
Benin Airport
Benin · DNBE
Elevation258 ft
Coordinates6.316979885101318, 5.5995001792907715
Runways
05 / 23
7870 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR122.5 MHz
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
Ilorin/Ogbomosho · DNIL
Elevation1126 ft
Coordinates8.44021, 4.49392
Runways
05 / 23
10169 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP121.2 MHz
TWR121.2 MHz
Warri Airport
Okpe · DNSU
Elevation242 ft
Coordinates5.59821, 5.8187
Runways
06 / 24
6868 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR129.1 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Lagos
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Lagos. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 15 ideas for Lagos — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos
Directions ↗Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Eko Bridge
Directions ↗Eko Bridge is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Carter Bridge
Directions ↗Carter Bridge is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Nigerian National Museum
Directions ↗Nigerian National Museum is one option for your time in Lagos. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Freedom Park (Lagos)
Directions ↗Freedom Park (Lagos) is one option for your time in Lagos. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos
Directions ↗Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Apapa Amusement Park
Directions ↗Apapa Amusement Park is one option for your time in Lagos. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Shitta-Bey Mosque
Directions ↗Shitta-Bey Mosque is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Theatre, Nigeria
Directions ↗National Theatre, Nigeria is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Federal Palace Hotel
Directions ↗Federal Palace Hotel is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tafawa Balewa Square
Directions ↗Tafawa Balewa Square is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tinubu Square
Directions ↗Tinubu Square is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ilojo Bar
Directions ↗Ilojo Bar is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Bookshop House
Directions ↗Bookshop House is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Independence House
Directions ↗Independence House is one option for your time in Lagos. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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