Airport in Lagos is an international airport which is located 13 miles (22 km) northwest of the city of Lagos. It is located in Ikeja and is the most important airport serving the city of Lagos. Lagos is a major tourist destination in the country of Nigeria. There are many architectural marvels throughout the city. The airport was named after the famous Nigerian head of state Murtala Ramat Mohammed. There are two terminals at the airport: domestic and international. The terminals are located close to each other. There are a number of major international flights which serve the Airport in Lagos. A few selected airlines serving the airport are:
- Air France
- British Airways
- Emirates
- Kenya Airways
- Lufthansa
- Virgin Atlantic
- Kenya Airways
The airport provides a host of amenities to the traveler. Some of these are:
- Cafe
- Bureau de change
- Restaurant
- Bank
- Post Office and
- Duty free Shops
- Tourist help desk
- VIP lounge
Medical facilities on request are also available to the visitors.
A fleet of yellow taxis are always available outside the Airport in Lagos which can take you to your desired destination. It is expected that you would negotiate the fare before you get on the taxi. Most of the luxury hotels provide shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.
There are many hotels which are available within a short distance of the Airport in Lagos. These are well equipped with all the modern amenities to take care of your needs when you are on a travel to the city of Lagos. In fact most of the travelers prefer to stay in these hotels because of their proximity to both the airport and the city.
Some of the hotels located close to the airport are:
- Lagos Airport Hotel
- 111 Obafemi Awlowo Road
- Sheraton Lagos Hotel and Tower
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