Flights from Recife to Lagos: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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TAP Portugal

RECLOS

20 Dec - 10 Jan

3 stops, 26h 20m

$3,516

3 days ago

TAP Portugal

RECLOS

20 Dec - 10 Jan

3 stops, 26h 20m

$3,516

3 days ago

TAP Portugal

RECLOS

20 Dec - 10 Jan

3 stops, 26h 20m

$3,516

3 days ago

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Flight prices from Recife to Lagos

Typically the return flight from Recife to Lagos costs about that much:

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Flight examples

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TAP Portugal

In a few months

REC

LOS

3 stops, 26h 20m

$3,516

3 days ago

4541 km

Distance

26h 20m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Lagos?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Recife to Lagos flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Lagos an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Recife to Lagos with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

20 Dec (Sun) - 10 Jan (Sun)20 Dec (Sun) + nights

02:25

REC

26h 20m

3 stops

04:45

LOS

18:05

LOS

30h 50m

3 stops

00:55

REC

$3,516

Found 3 days ago

Direct flights from Recife to Lagos

We could not found any direct flights to Lagos, if you are flying from Recife. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Nigeria).

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Airports in Lagos and Recife

Lagos has 1 airport and Recife has 1 airport.

Lagos

Recife

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

9 km from Lagos city center.

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Taxi

~15 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Lagos is better?

The closest airport to Lagos city center is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with 9 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), trip will take 15 min.

Things to do in Lagos

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Lagos:

21 reviews

Experience Lagos Nigeria, Ghana,Togo and Benin with confidence

Nature and Wildlife • Photography Tours • Historical Tours • Shopping Tours • Escape the Room

10 reviews

Lagos City Tours

Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

7 reviews

The Black Heritage - Badagry Tour

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

2 reviews

Sip and Paint . NG at The Metaphor in Lagos

Wine Tastings • Painting Classes • Food & Drink • Good for avoiding crowds

1 reviews

Lagos Nigeria Beach Adventures

On the Water • Freediving • Swimming • Good for avoiding crowds

8 reviews

7 Hours Journey Through The Best Of Lagos

Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris • Classic Car Tours • Adventure Tours

Lagos and Abuja Airport Pick Up or Drop Off (Private)

Airport & Hotel Transfers • Private Drivers • Transportation Services

See all Activities in Lagos

Planning a trip from Recife to Lagos? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Lagos looks currently:

Sat, 27 June

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

71 %

Sun, 28 June

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+84°F

Rain

7 m/s

71 %

Mon, 29 June

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+81°F

Rain

7 m/s

78 %

Tue, 30 June

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+75°F

Rain

5 m/s

93 %

Wed, 01 July

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+79°F

Rain

5 m/s

84 %

Thu, 02 July

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+81°F

Rain

6 m/s

79 %

Fri, 03 July

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

75 %

Sat, 04 July

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

73 %

Sun, 05 July

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

76 %

Mon, 06 July

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+82°F

Rain

7 m/s

71 %

Tue, 07 July

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+81°F

Rain

6 m/s

76 %

Wed, 08 July

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+82°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

74 %

Thu, 09 July

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+82°F

Rain

7 m/s

73 %

Fri, 10 July

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+84°F

Rain

7 m/s

67 %

Sat, 11 July

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+84°F

Rain

8 m/s

68 %

Sun, 12 July

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+79°F

Rain

6 m/s

83 %

How expensive is Lagos?

Lagos prices compared to Recife:

Lagos is in average 58% more expensive than Recife. The biggest difference is Re. The smallest difference is Food (-4%) and Utilities (-11%).

Some Price Examples (vs Recife):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.27 vs $5.15

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$48.96 vs $40.60

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.15 vs $7.85

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.29 vs $1.63

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.40 vs $1.13

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.29 vs $0.54

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$4.32 vs $1.13

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.52 vs $1.80

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.03 vs $2.81

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.14 vs $8.49

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.73 vs $3.43

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Banana (1kg)

$2.49 vs $1.54

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$6.52 vs $8.12

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.12 vs $1.40

Lagos in average is 58% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Rent, Childcare, Clothing prices.

FAQ

Flying from Recife to Lagos? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Lagos has?

There are 1 of airport in Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The closest one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport which is 9 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Recife and Lagos?

A passenger flying direct from Recife to Lagos will travel around 4541 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Recife to Lagos?

You should expect a flight time of around 13h 10m – 27h 48m.

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What’s the weather like in Lagos?

On average you could expect +77°F in August to +82°F in February. Currently, it is Rain and +84°F in Lagos.

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Is there a direct connection between Recife and Lagos?

No, there are no direct flights to Lagos if you are flying from Recife.

Lagos guide

Lagos themes

This is what Lagos is known for:

Location

Lagos is located in Nigeria, 4541 km away from Recife:

Lagos time zone

Lagos jest o 4 godziny przed Recife, gdzie teraz jest 11:35

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11:35 (-3 -03)

Time in Lagos right now

Currency and exchange rate

1000 equals NaN United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals NaN .

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₦1,000 = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Nigeria

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Nigeria

Official language in Nigeria is English. People knowledge of English is advanced².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Lagos might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Lagos generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Lagos pros and cons

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