Is a 45 min layover in Lagos long enough?
A 45 minutes layover at LOS (Lagos) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)?
Feasible only for international-to-international transfers within MMA2 under normal conditions.
What is the minimum connection time at LOS?
Minimum connection times at Lagos Murtala Muhammed: Domestic-to-Domestic is 60 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at LOS on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Lagos Murtala Muhammed. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is no airside walkway between the international and domestic terminals — passengers must clear arrival formalities, exit landside, and take a taxi or the informal shuttle/bus service across the airport road to the other terminal. This transfer can take 15-20 minutes in light traffic but often stretches to 30-40 minutes during Lagos's notorious congestion. All connecting passengers undergo full security re-screening plus immigration/customs formalities when transferring between the international and domestic sides.
How much time do I need for a layover at LOS?
We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Lagos Murtala Muhammed. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 30 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 40 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at LOS?
If you miss your connection, go to your airline's transfer desk or ticketing counter in the terminal you land in, as rebooking typically cannot be handled airside due to the terminal split; Air Peace and Arik Air have dedicated counters for rebooking domestic legs.