Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos one hour behind Helsinki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to LOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and LOS:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
$422 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $628. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that take off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LOS:
Explore without limits with a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and experience more of Lagos and beyond.
Booking your ride from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is roughly 9 miles from central Lagos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lagos. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you want to go to Lagos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 91ºF.
August sees average temperatures of between 73ºF and 81ºF. Search for cheap tickets from HEL to LOS sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lagos. Around 70 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
Port Harcourt is another favorite destination in Nigeria and is around 270 miles south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without dropping by Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.
