Cheap Flights to Lagos City

About Lagos Lagos City is a chief port in Nigeria. It is surrounded by the Bight of Benin, Lagos Lagoon, Gulf of Guinea and Lagos Island. It takes pride in being one of the biggest cities in Nigeria and also the largest sub-Saharan African region. Lagos city is considered as one of the major financial […]

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About Lagos

Lagos City is a chief port in Nigeria. It is surrounded by the Bight of Benin, Lagos Lagoon, Gulf of Guinea and Lagos Island. It takes pride in being one of the biggest cities in Nigeria and also the largest sub-Saharan African region.

Lagos city is considered as one of the major financial centres in Africa. It is also named as one of the economic hubs in Nigeria. With the busiest and largest seaports, this megacity is known to becoming one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. The collection of Local Government Areas namely Eti Osa, Apapa and Amuwo-Odofin are actually the collection of islands and are separated by Lagos Lagoon, creeks and the other barrier islands.

The surrounding cityscape of Lagos City includes Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Iddo. Visiting the city is quite easier as you can find highways, railways, ferries and airways to help you reach the island. Highways will normally be crowded during the peak hours in the day because of the explosive population and geography of the city.

The best way to reach Lagos city is by airways and Murtala Muhammed International Airport will serve as the pathway to the city. It hosts flights from Toronto to Lagos as well as flights to Lagos Nigeria from Canada.

Population

According to the census that was conducted in the year 2021, the total population of Lagos City is around 21.3 million. This factor makes the city one of the largest metropolitan regions in Africa.

History

Lagos city was populated by hunters and Yoruba fishermen till the 15th century. They named the city Oko. The city then became home to the kingdom of Benin and these people referred to the city as Eko from the 16th century to the 19th century. The city was actually founded by the Portuguese sailors in the late 15th century.

The Portuguese made the city their land of trade and started selling slaves to the Spanish American countries from Lagos city. The city became a well flourished place for slave trade by the kings of Benin (Obas) and the Obas had a very good relationship with the Portuguese because of this trade.

The slave trade from Lagos city came to an end when the British invaded the city and established their company here. Finally, the selling of slaves was stopped and the British started ruling the city from the late 19th century.

As British started ruling Laos city, it became a part of the West African Settlements belonging to the United Kingdom till the year 1875. The city achieved a separate name in the year 1906, and finally in the year 1960, Legos City was named the capital of Nigeria.

General Weather

Lagos is known to enjoy the tropical savanna climatic conditions. The precipitation between the dry and the wet seasons is clearly differentiated and the dry season starts from the month of November and ends in the month of March, whereas the wet season starts from April and flourishes throughout the month of October.

The driest month in Lagos City is during the month of January and the wettest month in Lagos Island is in June. If you look at the climatic chart of Lagos City, you will notice that there is not much difference between the temperature conditions in the dry and wet months in Lagos City.

Best Time to Visit

Lagos city is located near the equatorial region. However, it experiences the same climatic conditions like the Australian country, which is also located in the Southern Hemisphere. Both dry and wet climatic conditions will offer wonderful times to the visitors in Lagos. You can visit the place anytime of the year, as per your preference.

Things to Do

If you are a religious person, then you will surely love Lagos City. You can visit,

Church of Nigeria
Presbyterian Church of Nigeria
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos
Muslim Mosques
Nigerian Baptist Convention
Redeemed Christian God Church (Assemblies of God)
The Apostolic Church Nigeria
Living Faith Church
Wahab Folawiyo Central Mosque located in Surulere
The Syrian Mosque in Ikoyi
Lekki Central Mosque in Lekki

You can enjoy vacationing in,

Elegushi Beach
Alpha Beach
Inagbe Grand Beach Resort
Tafawa Balewa Square
Festac Town
Freedom Park
The Nike Art Gallery
Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos
Guided Markets
Lagos Mainland Tourist Centers
Adventure Tours
Tarkwa Bay Beach
Ikeja City Mall
Custom Tours in a Private Car with a Chauffeur or by Bus
Olumo Rock and Obasanjo Presidential Library Tour
Some Landmarks and Sights

When in Lagos, do not forget to taste,

Eba
Egusi
Ewedu
Amala
Ofada rice
Jollof
Suya
Iyan
Asaro

Airport Information

The nearest airport to Lagos City is Murtala Muhammed International Airport. It is located just 16.1 km away from the city and is the nearest one, when compared to the other airports. The airport hosts flights from everywhere to Lagos City including Ethiopian airlines. You can reach the city from Toronto as well as from other Canadian cities.

About Trip Support

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, you can fly to Lagos City as of November 2021. Canadian travellers must be double vaccinated and be able to provide proof of vaccination before boarding the flight. Canadian travellers are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria.

Yes! Prices do include travel and fees.

No. Prices do not include travel and fees.