# LOS — Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International)

> LOS (Murtala Muhammed International) is the main international airport serving Lagos, Nigeria. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/los-lagos

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Pre-arranged hotel pickup or verified Bolt/Uber
- **Typical fare:** ₦15,000–₦35,000
- **Journey time:** 45–90 min
- **Pickup point:** Outside Departures (recommended for Bolt/Uber)
- **Key warning:** Do not accept rides from anyone approaching you inside or at arrivals curb
- **Fare reality (LOS → Victoria Island):** expected ₦15,000–₦35,000 · concerning ₦50,000+ · likely scam ₦80,000+ unmarked car
- **Overall risk:** high — One of the most challenging airport arrivals globally. Pre-arranged pickup is non-negotiable.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of LOS, ranked

1. **Pre-arranged hotel car** _(recommended)_ — cost ₦25,000–₦45,000, journey 45–90 min, wait 0 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits; Safest
   - Cons: Pricier
2. **Bolt / Uber (from Departures)** _(recommended)_ — cost ₦15,000–₦25,000, journey 45–90 min, wait 10–20 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Cheaper; Verified driver
   - Cons: Some drivers cancel
3. **Official airport taxi** — cost ₦25,000–₦40,000, journey 45–90 min, wait 0–15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Always available
   - Cons: Heavy negotiation
4. **Hotel shuttle** — cost Free–₦20,000, journey 60–120 min, wait Varies, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct
   - Cons: Limited

## First 30 minutes after landing at LOS

1. Pre-arrange airport pickup with your hotel before flying
2. If using Bolt/Uber, walk up to Departures level for pickup
3. Avoid anyone offering 'taxi' inside or at arrivals
4. Have small naira and USD ready
5. Plan 60–120 min to Victoria Island in traffic

## Common scams at LOS

- **'Friend with a car'** (high risk): Stranger offers a private ride at arrivals. _How to avoid:_ Refuse all unsolicited offers. Only use pre-arranged or app-verified.
- **Wrong-driver pickup** (high risk): Driver claims to be your Uber without showing app. _How to avoid:_ Always verify plate and driver name in app — leave if mismatch.

## Payment warnings at LOS

- Cash NGN essential — ATMs at airport
- Card payments often fail

## Arrival checklist for LOS

- Pre-arrange pickup
- If Bolt: Departures level
- Verify driver/plate
- Cash NGN ready

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Last updated: May 2026

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