Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

Returning to New Zealand from Lagos Murtala Muhammed COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Lagos Murtala Muhammed must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Lagos Murtala Muhammed are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Lagos?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Lagos is January . The most expensive month for flights is January . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights to Lagos is 26 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 2

Which day is cheapest to fly to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to fly to Lagos is usually Sunday. At the moment, Wednesday is the most expensive.

Question 3

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

To get the best value, try booking a flight in the morning when visiting Lagos. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

Question 4

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), located 8.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lagos.

Question 5

Can I fly back to New Zealand from Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

Accepted Answer

Returning to New Zealand from Lagos Murtala Muhammed

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Lagos Murtala Muhammed must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Lagos Murtala Muhammed are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Question 6

Can I fly to Lagos Murtala Muhammed from New Zealand right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Lagos Murtala Muhammed.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Lagos Murtala Muhammed.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Lagos Murtala Muhammed.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to register on the travel portal and fill in the online Health Declaration form.Travelers are required to upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result. An Access Report containing a QR Code will be sent to the email address provided by the Passenger. Print out or download an electronic copy of this Access Report for presentation before boarding.

Visitor Visa - To visit Nigeria for Business or Tourism, you require a visa. A paper or embassy visa is the only type of visa available for visitors. Typically the visa is a stamp or sticker added to your passport. You must submit your application through the consulate or local visa center.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Lagos is January. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Question 8

How long is the flight to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Lagos, Nigeria, vary in journey time depending on the departure city in New Zealand. For example, if you were to fly from Auckland, then you could expect your journey to take around 30h 20m. For those that are flying from further south in the country, such as Wellington, then your flight will be even longer, at about 33h 45m; whereas, if your origin city was Christchurch, then the total journey time would be approximately 34h 30m. The journey times tend to take more than a day due to the requirement for more than one transfer during the journey.

Question 9

Are there direct flights to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, you are not able to take a direct flight between New Zealand and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Lagos. However, there are still lots of indirect Lagos flight deals you can take from various cities in New Zealand. For example, you could leave from Auckland Airport (AKL), which would require two transfers. These layovers are most likely to be at Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Doha Airport (DOH). For those that are flying from Wellington Airport (WLG), you will most likely need to make three changes, at Auckland, Brisbane and Doha; whereas, if you are departing from Christchurch Airport (CHC), then you will probably need to make two changes, at Sydney Airport (SYD) and also at Doha Airport.

Question 10

How do you get to the city centre from Lagos Airport?

Accepted Answer

From Lagos Airport, you can reach downtown Lagos in several ways. One of the most convenient options is to get a taxi from the front of the terminal. This will take about 1h depending on how busy the roads are. There is also the option of booking a rideshare through your mobile phone. Both of these are relatively cheap options for you to complete your onward journey. If you want to get a bus, you can do so from one of the bus stops just outside the airport. The buses do not have numbers but are light-blue in colour and come in the form of a minivan. For more flexibility, you can also hire a car at the arrivals hall of the airport.

Question 11

What can you see and do in Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Lagos is a great city that has lots to offer its visitors. An interesting place to start your sightseeing is at Lekki Conservation Centre, a local wildlife reserve that has unique animal and plant species. Then head over to Tarkwa Bay Beach or Elegushi Beach, where you can soak up the sun and go for a swim. If you want to buy some gifts for loved ones back home, then you should visit Lekki Market, where locals sell arts and crafts, leather goods and paintings. Finish off your trip at The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, which is an impressive building that attracts many tourists throughout the year.

Question 12

Do I need a passport or visa to visit Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Citizens of New Zealand will need to have a valid passport to enter Nigeria. As well as this, you will need to have applied for, and been granted, a visa before you arrive. This can be obtained online.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average price	$2,144	Average for return flights in May 2022
One-way from	$1,822	One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)

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