Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AUH to LOS flight.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between AUH and LOS include:
Cairo International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
C$361 is currently the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$760. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from AUH to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AUH to LOS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights that depart Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AUH:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Book a hotel close to LOS if you're on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and explore beyond Lagos's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Murtala Muhammed International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport to the centre of Lagos has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lagos. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you want to explore Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to LOS in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Lagos, a visit to Ibadan will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos, Port Harcourt is another essential stop in Nigeria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.