Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lagos five hours ahead of New York.
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 EWR to LOS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EWR and LOS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
C$603 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$1,376. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EWR to LOS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near EWR:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Pick up a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car and explore Lagos and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
From Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lagos. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you want to go to Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR 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 parts of Nigeria just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres north-east of Lagos, a trip to Ibadan will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
Port Harcourt is another must-experience destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without a visit to Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.