Flying from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Vancouver. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to LOS, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to LOS? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LOS:
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Lagos. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Book a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport from C$959 or travel return from just C$1,674. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Lagos, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Lagos. The warmest month is January. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to LOS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
Travel in August if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 23ºC and 27ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
More about Lagos
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lagos:
National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos and Freedom Park Lagos are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Lagos itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park.
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