| Popular Airport | Syracuse Railway Station |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8670 Km |
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.
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
Hancock International Airport is located 7 miles north of the city center. You can travel to Syracuse city center from the airport by getting on a taxi or sharing a ride. If you need a comfortable transportation vehicle during your visit, you can rent a car at the airport. Airport shuttle service offered by hotels is another option. There is no means of public transportation carrying passengers to the city center from the airport.
It is possible to find a taxi at any hour of the day at the airport. You can arrange a taxi in the terminal. Travelling to the city center by taxi costs approximately 20 dollars and the travel lasts about 10 minutes.
On the first floor of the airport, seven different car rental companies offer service. You should drive southward on the road l-81 N in order to get to the city center with the car you have rented.
At Hancock International Airport, there are private parking areas for passengers using applications like Uber. You can reach this private waiting area by crossing over by following “Lift” signs at the exit of the baggage claim area of the Terminal B.
Most of the accommodation centers in Syracuse offer airport shuttle service for their guests. They generally offer this service for free. You can benefit from airport shuttle service by contacting your hotel in advance and comfortably travel to the city from the airport.
