Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos ten hours behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to LOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and LOS:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight is $897. A return plane ticket right now is $2,093. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to LOS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to LOS.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Grab a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car and explore Lagos and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Lagos. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lagos. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to LOS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've visited Lagos, now it's time to discover more of Nigeria. Travel around 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to check off its leading sights. From Agodi Gardens to Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos, Port Harcourt is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.