Murtala Muhammed International Airport – LOS
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is an international airport in the state of Lagos, Nigeria. It is located in Ikeja, the capital of the State of Lagos, Nigeria and serves the whole state. The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, whose airport code is LOS, dates back World War II as an initially built airport. Its name was taken from the fourth ruler of Nigeria Murtala Rufai Ramat Muhammed who was assassinated in 1976. But before that it was named Lagos International Airport. It was onlyin 1970 when the airport was renamed to its present name during the construction of the new terminal.
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The LOS-Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s new terminal was officially opened in 1979 and became home to the largest airline of Nigeria, Arik Air. Criminal activities and custom staff and immigration officers’corruptions during late 1980 and 1990 stained the reputation of the airport. In 1993, the US Federal Aviation Administration posted warning to all international airports in the U.S. that Murtala Muhammed Airport is not qualifier with ICAO minimum standard. Nigeria government intensified the campaign against criminalities in the airport. Finally in 2010, FAA lifted its warning advisory. As of 2017, the airport accommodates 6,367,478 passengers. You can easily drive to the tourists' sites of Ikorodu and Lagos Island from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Lagos, Nigeria airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Lagos, Nigeria (LOS-Murtala Muhammed Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LOS airport.
Most of these LOS
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Lagos, Nigeria
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the LOS airport are Ikoyi Golf Club, Agboju Market, and Ikoyi Golf Club.
Map of Lagos, Nigeria Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Lagos, Nigeria (LOS-Murtala Muhammed Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Lagos, Nigeria (LOS-Murtala Muhammed Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 5:35 AM.
The temperature feels like 103.6 with a humidity level of 78 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 40 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 8, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:54 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/18
Scattered clouds
88°F
High: 92°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
4/19
Broken clouds
88°F
High: 95°F
Low: 83°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
4/20
Broken clouds
88°F
High: 95°F
Low: 83°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
4/21
Broken clouds
87°F
High: 93°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
4/22
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
87°F
High: 93°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 85%
Tuesday
4/23
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
86°F
High: 92°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 95%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Lagos, Nigeria LOS airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LOS airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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