Travelling from Douala Airport (DLA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 30 minutes. Lagos's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Douala.
You can choose from 6 weekly flights from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The 15:00 departure with Aerolineas Sosa is the earliest flight out from DLA to LOS. Aerolineas Sosa operates the latest service of the day at 21:35 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the DLA - LOS route include:
Malabo Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Nigeria, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DLA to LOS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Douala Airport (DLA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 356 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 678 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DLA to LOS, book your journey 10 months ahead of the departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Douala Airport (DLA)
To get to Douala Airport from central Douala, it takes around 23 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near DLA. Whether you're on an early flight from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Reserve a hotel near LOS if you're catching a late flight from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Lagos. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lagos in February.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Douala Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DLA to LOS in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Lagos
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Lagos right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from DLA to LOS:
National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos and Freedom Park Lagos are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Lagos to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park.
Complete your Lagos trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Lagos escape.