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The Murtala Mohammed International Airport is Lagos's main gateway for international and domestic flights, serving the Ikeja area of the city. As Nigeria's busiest aviation hub, it handles a steady stream of travellers arriving in and departing from Lagos.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
At 460 m from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Blue Lodge Hotel is the closest option on this list: about 7 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel has 532 reviews and a guest score of 4.1 out of 5, and offers an outdoor pool and parking, which makes it a practical base for an early flight or a short stop in Lagos.
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Aishar Studio Apartments sits 1.5 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, around 23 minutes on foot. The 3-star property provides a swimming pool, free car parking, a fitness centre, air conditioning and free Wifi, so guests can keep up a routine between flights and stay connected during their time in Lagos.
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Excel Oriental Hotel and Suites is 1.6 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, roughly 24 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel has 300 reviews and a guest score of 3.6 out of 5, and its facilities include a swimming pool, air conditioning and Wifi for a comfortable stop before or after a flight.
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Kunbiz Apartments lies 1.9 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, about 29 minutes on foot. The 3-star property keeps things simple with free car parking and free Wifi, which suits guests who want to leave a car at the hotel and stay connected while passing through Lagos.
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Vinchee Suites is 2.0 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, around 31 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel offers free car parking, breakfast and wheelchair accessible facilities, making it a convenient choice for guests who want an easy start before heading to the terminal.
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Fort Ross Hotel stands 2.2 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, about 33 minutes on foot. The 3-star property has 631 reviews and a guest score of 3.8 out of 5, with air conditioning and Wifi, a straightforward base for travellers who prefer a short ride to the airport.
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Excel Oriental Hotel & Suites is 2.2 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, roughly 33 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel has 300 reviews and a guest score of 3.6 out of 5, plus an outdoor pool, a spa, free car parking, breakfast, wheelchair accessible facilities and free Wifi for rest before a flight.
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Royal View Hotel Suite lies 2.3 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, about 34 minutes on foot. As a 4-star hotel it is the highest class on this list, with an indoor pool, a sauna, free car parking, a fitness centre, a kitchen and wheelchair accessible facilities for a comfortable stay.
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Marriot Airport Hotels is 2.3 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, around 34 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, a spa, free car parking, breakfast, beach nearby and wheelchair accessible facilities, giving guests space to relax between flights in Lagos.
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Jolie Suites sits 2.3 km from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, about 35 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel has 139 reviews and a guest score of 4.4 out of 5, one of the highest here, and provides car parking, breakfast and wheelchair accessible facilities for a smooth airport stay.
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Staying in the Lagos area puts you minutes from the terminal, which suits early departures and short transit stops. Blue Lodge Hotel is the closest of the hotels near Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 460 m away with an outdoor pool and parking. Aishar Studio Apartments lies 1.5 km out and adds a swimming pool, free car parking, a fitness centre, air conditioning and free Wifi. Excel Oriental Hotel and Suites, 1.6 km away, has a swimming pool, air conditioning and Wifi, while Kunbiz Apartments at 1.9 km offers free car parking and free Wifi. Vinchee Suites, 2.0 km from the airport, includes free car parking, breakfast and wheelchair access.
For the closest hotels near Murtala Mohammed International Airport, walking is realistic: Blue Lodge Hotel is 460 m away, about 7 minutes on foot, and Aishar Studio Apartments is 1.5 km, roughly 23 minutes. From there the distances stretch out, so a short ride makes more sense: Excel Oriental Hotel and Suites at 1.6 km, Kunbiz Apartments at 1.9 km, Vinchee Suites at 2.0 km and Fort Ross Hotel at 2.2 km are all within a few minutes by car or taxi. The same applies to Excel Oriental Hotel & Suites, Royal View Hotel Suite and Marriot Airport Hotels, each around 2.3 km away, and to Jolie Suites, SSCFG Luxury Apartments & Suites, C Kash Hotel, Favourite Hotel, Romeneo Grand Royal Hotel and Formula 2 Hotel and Suites, all between 2.3 km and 2.5 km. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available from the airport, and travel time varies with traffic.
Murtala Mohammed International Airport (LOS) is the main gateway to Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria and the country's commercial centre. Located in Ikeja on the mainland, the airport handles direct flights from many African, European and Middle Eastern cities, which makes it the first stop for most visitors arriving in the city. Because of that, Ikeja and the surrounding mainland area have numerous hotels, and transit passengers often choose to stay close to the terminal rather than cross the city. Lagos itself rewards a longer stay. The National Museum on Lagos Island houses artifacts from Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups, the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki showcases contemporary Nigerian art, and the Lekki Conservation Centre offers a canopy walkway and wildlife viewing. The climate is tropical, with a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March, and temperatures stay warm year-round. Business and leisure travellers alike will find hotels near Murtala Mohammed International Airport to suit a short stop or a longer visit.
Blue Lodge Hotel is the closest hotel we list, about 7 min walk · 460 m from Murtala Mohammed International Airport in a straight line, in Lagos.
Yes: 1 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, about a 15-minute walk, and 1 are within 500 m. The closest is Blue Lodge Hotel, 460 m away.
Aishar Studio Apartments, Kunbiz Apartments, Vinchee Suites list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Jolie Suites has the best guest score of the hotels near Murtala Mohammed International Airport: 4.4/5 from 139 reviews, 2.3 km away.
None of the hotels we list within 1 km of Murtala Mohammed International Airport has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Royal View Hotel Suite, 2.3 km away.
Murtala Mohammed International Airport is about 10.7 km from the centre of Lagos in a straight line.
Yes. Blue Lodge Hotel, 460 m away, has an outdoor pool, and Aishar Studio Apartments, 1.5 km away, has a swimming pool. Excel Oriental Hotel and Suites at 1.6 km also has a swimming pool, while Royal View Hotel Suite, 2.3 km away, offers an indoor pool and a sauna.
Breakfast is available at Vinchee Suites, 2.0 km from the airport, and at Excel Oriental Hotel & Suites, Marriot Airport Hotels, Jolie Suites, Favourite Hotel, Romeneo Grand Royal Hotel and Formula 2 Hotel and Suites, all between 2.2 km and 2.5 km away.