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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.

Bus

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

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.

Taxi

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).

Car Rental

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.

Airport Information

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.

There are quite a few transport options you can take just past luggage claim such as taxis, car rentals, airport shuttles and limousines. If you are planning to rent a car when you are at the airport, you can pick up your car from a number of international car rental agencies and make your way to the city center. If you want to take a taxi then you can pick one of the taxis that are waiting outside the terminal 24/7. If you prefer to rent one of the limousines for some comfort and privilege then you can do so at the airport every day of the week at almost every hour. Although taxis, limousines, and rental vehicles stand out in terms of comfort, the prices of these vehicles can be quite high for passengers traveling on a budget or in large groups. Shuttle services are another fast alternative that are also more affordable.

Car Rental

For passengers who wish to travel to the center by renting a car from Jacksonville International Airport, the airport has internationally recognized car such as Alamo, Enterprise, AVIS, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget and Dollar. You can call (904) 240-3288 prior to your flight and get more information from Alamo and National, if you want to use Avis Rent A Car you can call (904) 741-2327, (904) 741-9910 for Budget, (800) 800-4000 for Dollar, and (904) 741-6390 for Enterprise. Once you have your car, exit the airport and follow the signs. Thi should take you to the city center in not too much time.

Taxi

Taxis are waiting for passengers who prefer not to rent a car all day long at the airport; you only need to tell the driver where you want to go. If you want to use Gator City Taxi, you can contact them on (904) 999-9999 before you arrive. Taxis are one of the best choices for you to transport heavy luggage items. You can tip a few dollars over the fare of the meter, or a percentage of it, since it’s customary to tip taxi drivers in the USA.

Shuttle Services

Jacksonville International Airport has convenient, affordable and fast with shuttle services to the city center. Passengers traveling from the airport to the center, as well as travelers arriving with the organizations can use the services by calling 800-258-3826 or 1-800-410-4444 to make a reservation. Shuttle services usually do not have a specific time and route.

Airport Services

There are also special airport services, for passengers who might prefer it, on the ground floor of Jacksonville International Airport. You can travel to the city center for a fixed fare by making an arrangement with one of these services. They can bring you up to a certain point in the city center or can go to the front of your hotel in the center depending on which you choose. Prices for these services at Jacksonville International Airport are generally more affordable than luxury limousines or taxis so you can go easy on your budget with this option.

Hotel Services

You can get to the city center using hotel shuttles if you are staying at a hotel. Although this isn’t available from all hotels, some may provide this service for a pre-determined price or even for free. You can be at your hotel in minutes after a tiring journey using these services. Hotel services, like many other transport options, take passengers from the short-term waiting area at the exit of the airport terminal. If you wish to reach the city center by using hotel services then you should contact your hotel to get information. Remember to departure times if they are specific.

Limousine Rental

You can experience the pleasure of traveling with these comfortable vehicles from the airport by making arrangements with limousine rental companies located at the airport or by making an online reservation beforehand. Those who want to get to city center by renting a limousine from Jacksonville Airport have to pay a little more for it. However limousine prices are not particularly high at short distances, and if you are travelling heavy, this should not pose a difficulty.