Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is 8 hours behind Lagos, where Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located. Seattle operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from LOS to Seattle. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LOS to Seattle. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from Nigeria and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
The journey from central Lagos to LOS takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near LOS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Seattle
C$1,415 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle. Return flights start at C$1,840. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LOS to Seattle, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
As soon as your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 11 minutes by car. Central Seattle is roughly 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Travelling by public transport will take about 23 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LKE. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from LOS to Seattle at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Seattle in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from LOS to Seattle around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Seattle right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Seattle:
Gas Works - Lake View Point and Queen Anne Bowl Playfield are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Seattle must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to LMN Architects.
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