Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Lagos and Port Harcourt share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 35 weekly Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Air Peace is the earliest you can take. Green Africa Airways operates the last service of the day at 19:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LOS to PHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport, so getting to Port Harcourt (and then touring more of Nigeria!) is easy. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with NG Eagle on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
61 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport flight. Return flights start from 113 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LOS to PHC, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Of all flights departing from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, 64.68% land on schedule at their destination.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LOS:
Arriving at Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
If you're getting in on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PHC:
Venture beyond Port Harcourt and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Port Harcourt International Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Port Harcourt International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to central Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt International Airport to the centre of Port Harcourt has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Port Harcourt. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Port Harcourt is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LOS to PHC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Port Harcourt. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos, Freedom Park Lagos and Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park.
Ibadan is another must-experience destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Port Harcourt. No journey is complete without experiencing Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
