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Popular Airport

Albany Nas Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

11 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

9403 Km

Transportation to Airport from Lagos City Center

Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport

Murtala Muhammed Airport in Nigeria's Lagos province, Ikeja region can be reached easily from the city center with bus, okada, taxi or rental cars.

Bus

It is very easy to get to Murtala Muhammed Airport from the city center thanks to Lagos city buses operated by NURTW Cooperative and Lagbus. In Lagos, the roads used by buses are different from those used by regular cars, so they provide a fast transportation service without any traffic. To take advantage of the Modern and comfortable Lagos buses, all you have to do is to get a ticket from the sales points or vending machines at the stops.

Lagos buses might have different sizes but all are yellow. The name of the smallest buses type is known as ''danfo''. The “molue” buses, which are a bigger, travel more frequently between the city and the airport compared to others.

Okada

Okada motorcycles that you can use for your short trips are Lagos' most popular means of transportation. Okadas are quite fast so it is possible to get to your destination without losing time in the traffic. There are many okada motorcycles going directly to Murtala Muhammed Airport from Lagos city center.

Taxi

The safest, though not the cheapest, way to get around in Lagos is by taxi. Lagos taxis can be easily found at every corner of the city. Some taxi drivers do not use a taximeter, so it is advised that you negotiate according to the distance you are going to travel.

Taxis are usually opening with 500 Nigerian Naira. Then they demand 500 Naira per kilometer. If you choose to go to the airport by taxi from within the city, it would be useful to call one of these companies: Red Cab (+2347000733222), Corporate Cabs (+2348191166926) or Orange Cabs (+2347029119504).

Car Rental

Having an expressway linking Murtala Muhammed Airport and Lagos city center, shortens the duration of your journey incredibly. You can get to the airport in 25-30 minutes, instead of one hour, thanks to this highway.

Airport Information

Murtala Muhammed Airport, located 22 kilometers north-west of Lagos, is in the Ikeja region. As it is the largest and most modern airport in Nigeria, it has multiple facilities for its passengers.

In the airport with two terminals, facilities like duty free store and other stores, souvenir shops, eating and drinking areas, exchange office, bank and ATMs, travel agencies, car rental companies, free internet access, tourist information desks, recreation areas, VIP halls, etc. are available.

Transportation to Albany City Center from Airport

Albany Nas Airport

There are various transportation alternatives providing connections between Albany Nas Airport and the city center. You can easily reach from the airport to the city center by choosing any of the transportation options such as taxi, airport shuttle, hotel services, and bus.

Taxi

You can go from the airport to the city center without losing time by taxi. Taking a taxi, located outside the airport, can cost $ 25 to $ 40 on average. It might be useful to get a clear price from the taxi driver or negotiate before the trip from Albany Nas Airport to the city center.

Airport Shuttle

The airport shuttle service from the airport terminal to the city center has a ticket price of $ 15 per person. You can get off at Terminal A and Terminal B, which are located directly in the city center.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer a shuttle service to you so you can quickly get to the city center from the airport. In order to benefit from this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. With a discount rate of 10% when preferred with crowded groups, these transports are ideal for people with excess baggage.

Bus

You can get to the city center by bus which you can get from the terminal inside the airport. You should be sure that you have information about the bus routes and you get the right bus. Schedules of buses are located at the bus stops. Tickets for buses vary between $ 5 and $ 15 depending on the validity of the ticket.

Car Rental

There are several famous car rental companies in Albany Nas Airport where you can rent a car. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before you go. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the city center from the airport by renting a car.


Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Dougherty County Airport, 28 kilometers southwest of Albany city center, provides transportation to the city center by any of the transportation options such as taxi, hotel services, and buses.

Taxi

You can go from the airport to the city center without losing time by taxi. The fare of taxis located outside the airport varies from $ 35 to $ 60 on average. You can benefit from getting a clear price from the taxi driver or negotiating before the journey from Dougherty County Airport to the city center.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer a shuttle service to allow you to quickly get to Dougherty County Airport from the city center. In order to benefit from this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. Hotel services, which offer discounts when you are together with large groups, are ideal for families with children and those with excess baggage.

Bus

You can get to the city center with the buses you can take from the terminal inside Dougherty County Airport. You should be sure that you have information about the bus routes and make sure that you take the relevant bus. Time schedules of buses are located at the bus stops. Tickets for buses vary between $ 5 and $ 15 depending on the validity of the ticket.

Car Rental

There are several famous car rental companies’ offices in Dougherty County Airport where you can rent a car. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the city center from the airport by renting a car.

Weather in Albany

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FridayMin 10ºC - Max 20ºC
SaturdayMin 15ºC - Max 23ºC
SundayMin 14ºC - Max 22ºC

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