Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport lies roughly 22 kilometres north of central Lagos, in southwest Nigeria. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest aviation hub, handling the majority of Nigeria's transoceanic and continental traffic. The airport was renamed in 1976 in honour of former head of state Murtala Muhammed, and has operated in its current form since that era.
About Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport lies roughly 22 kilometres north of central Lagos, in southwest Nigeria. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest aviation hub, handling the majority of Nigeria's transoceanic and continental traffic. The airport was renamed in 1976 in honour of former head of state Murtala Muhammed, and has operated in its current form since that era.
The airport operates two main terminal complexes: the Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1, handling international flights, and the newer Murtala Muhammed Terminal 2, a privately managed facility serving domestic and some regional routes. Two runways serve the airfield, oriented broadly east–west. The airport operates around the clock. Ongoing infrastructure improvement works have periodically affected capacity in recent years.
Overview
Murtala Muhammed International Airport lies roughly 22 kilometres north of central Lagos, in southwest Nigeria. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest aviation hub, handling the majority of Nigeria's transoceanic and continental traffic. The airport was renamed in 1976 in honour of former head of state Murtala Muhammed, and has operated in its current form since that era.
Airlines
Air Peace is the dominant Nigerian carrier based here, operating both domestic and international services. Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Egypt Air, and Emirates are among the international carriers maintaining regular routes through Lagos, reflecting its role as West Africa's most connected aviation hub.
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FAQ
Murtala Muhammed International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos, Nigeria (Africa), at coordinates 6.580°, 3.320°.
- Its IATA code is LOS and its ICAO code is DNMM.
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport serves Lagos, Nigeria. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport operates on Africa/Lagos local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits at latitude 6.580° and longitude 3.320°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
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- Its address is Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, the phone number is +234 1 493 3385, the official website is http://www.faan.gov.ng/mmia/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Nigeria. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.