Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAA to LOS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAA and LOS:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
$567 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,325. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to LOS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to LOS.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near LOS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and explore beyond Lagos's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Lagos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lagos. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you want to go to Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to LOS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've visited Lagos, now it's time to discover more of Nigeria. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to check off its top sights. From Agodi Gardens to Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos, Port Harcourt is another essential stop in Nigeria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.