Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Lagos Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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LOS Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (code: LOS).
What to Expect
Lagos Airport has two terminals one kilometre apart: MMA1, run by the government, handles international traffic, and the privately-run MMA2, serves domestic traffic. Your experience will vary on your terminal. MMA1 is notorious for poor facilities, like broken air conditioning, dirty bathrooms, and questionable food sanitation, but this may be improving lately. MMA2 is a newly built space, which may be cleaner and more modern. Still, several travellers have reported sketchy behaviour from airport staff and security guards, including seeking bribes or handouts.
You’ll find a few eateries, mini-markets, and shops, though none are open 24 hours. WiFi is available inside several airport lounges, which economy-class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Murtala Mohammed Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews; however, some travellers have reported that MMA2 is quieter than MMA1. We don’t recommend spending the night here, but have a backup plan if you decide to risk it. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read traveller reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Lagos Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
The airport advertises a Relaxation Center on the Food Court level. At the time of this update, we do not have further information. If you have more information, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Lagos Airport:
- Blue Lodge Hotel – Located 300m from the international terminal. Free airport shuttle is available. Day-use rooms are available. » Check Rates
- Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton – Located across from the international terminal. No shuttle available. » Check Rates
- Golden Tulip Essential Lagos Airport Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Ibis Lagos Airport – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Lagos, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
Arrivals
- Llegada Arrival Lounge (Wing D) – Location: International Terminal, Landside, Wing D, opposite the Baggage Hall. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Llegada Arrival Lounge (Wing E) – Location: International Terminal, Landside, Wing E, to the right of the Arrival Hall. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
International Terminal
- Air France Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, near Wing D. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- First Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Landside, Departure Area. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Gabfol Lounge (Wing E) – Location: International Terminal, Airside, E-Wing. Showers are available ($). Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Oasis Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, D-Wing. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- Premium Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, E-Wing, Mezzanine Floor. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- SDS Lounge Services – Location: International Terminal, Airside, E-Wing. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Skyway Premium Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, E-Wing. Showers are available. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Domestic Terminal
- VIP Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, 3rd Floor. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- Gabfol Lounge (Arik Air Wing) – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, Arik Air Wing. Showers are available ($). Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Lagos Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, no 24-hour food concessions are available at the airport. Here are the food options: Barcelos (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM) • Bukka Hut (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) • Chicken Republic (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) • KFC (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) • Krispy Kreme (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM) • Newrest ASL (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM) • So Fresh (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Showers are available in a few of the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
A reader tells us that WiFi is only available inside the lounges. (October 2019)
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs, provided by Zenith, are available 24 hours a day. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Arrivals Area.
Baby Care Facilities – Washrooms are equipped with baby changing facilities.
Banking Services – Six banks offer their services at the airport.
Currency Exchange – Sulah and Moneylink provide currency exchange services in the Arrivals Area. Additionally, six banks at the airport could be of assistance.
Currency Exchange – We do not have any information about whether any exchange services are available; however, the Zenith Bank could be of assistance (see Banking Services).
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is available in the International Terminal. A small selection of shops is also available, including a Spar Supermarket, which may be handy for drinks and snacks. Location: Multi-story car park. Hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Mon-Sat) and 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sun).
Information Desk – An Information Desk can be found in the Check-in Area and Airside Departures.
Luggage Porters – Porters are on hand at the airport if you require assistance with your luggage. They work 24 hours a day. Look for the SkyBlue uniforms.
Luggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Luggage trolleys are available in the departures and baggage claim areas.
Medical Services – The Kupa Aerospace Clinic provides medical assistance. Location: Car Park. Hours: unknown.
Post Office – Send your last-minute postcards and packages from the post office. Location: International Terminal.
Prayer – Both Christian and Muslim prayer rooms are available. Location: Airside.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
Europcar and Hertz offer on-site car rental services.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Flat-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.