LAGOS AIRPORT review : 7 May 2008 : by Klaus Schreiber

I used this airport 3 times already this year and never had problems. Staff is nice and helpful. Will be back in Lagos next week and feel home upon arrival.

Lagos Airport review by  Liu Hong Wen

12 April 2008   Customer Rating : n/a

Officials at Lagos Airport are friendly to people, and you dont have to wait for long before you get your baggage. I flew through the airport 2 times in the last 8 months. Abuja airport is much better but Lagos airport is busier than Abuja airport. The country and the people are really not too bad.

Lagos Airport review by  D Clarke

15 January 2008   Customer Rating :

The airport itself is ok, its when you step outside that's the problem. You are confronted by armed police displaying bully tactics, and wanting money. If you dont pay you pushed around and bullied by these men. Dont go if you dont have to. Never have I felt so intimidated in all my life.

Lagos Airport review by  Devon Clarke

12 December 2007   Customer Rating :

Lagos airport is not bad these days. One funny thing is that before it used to be too hot now its too cold. But these days everything is moving so smooth and quick - except for when you get out of the airport. That is when things get horrible.

Lagos Airport review by  Norman Clark

2 September 2007   Customer Rating :

LOS is surprisingly efficient for what is actually a rather small airport serving a very large city, comparable to Chicago in size. Immigration and customs were reasonably fast. My plane had about 140 passengers, and we all cleared the two immigration lines (one for Nigerians, one for foreigners) in about 15 minutes, with no suggestion whatsoever (at least not to me) of the legendary requests by immigration officers for "something for the weekend." (An Air France employee or contractor did ask me for a tip in return for showing me the way to the Business Class check-in line.) For safety (to ensure a reasonably well-maintained vehicle) and reliability, it is best to have a driver meet you, rather than trying to get into the city center on your own. Departure area amenities are minimal, due in part to renovation works. (After renovation is complete, LOS might rate three stars.) Security of baggage is a concern at LOS. My driver warned me not to give my bags to anyone except the airlines check-in agent. Even so, I checked my bag at the Air France counter for my outbound flight to CDG and did not see it again for 21 days.

Lagos Airport review by  Mark Bickerton

15 July 2007   Customer Rating :

I was pleasantly surprised by recent improvements at Lagos Airport. Things work, and processes are faster than they used to be, and staff are quite friendly. The escalators work - unfortunately, one of them empties everyone directly into the customs area so passengers were crashing into each other and falling all over the place. I only had hand luggage so was out of the airport in five minutes; highly recommended if you are arriving at Lagos. Note that each evening, four airlines arrive at around the same time; KLM, British Airways, Air France and I think Lufthansa. The one that arrives first is OK, but if you are on the one that arrives last you may well wait 2 hours for your luggage. On departure, I spent 30 minutes relaxing in a very quiet cafe airside before going to the gate and boarding. Quite pleasant actually!

Lagos Airport review by  Tim Humphreys

28 May 2007   Customer Rating :

I travelled through Lagos this week and avoided the old difficulties of buying Naira banknotes You now don't need to worry about using the money changers as there is a new Travelex Bureau at arrivals, where you can buy and sell banknotes at very fair prices.

Lagos Airport review by  Bart Goossens

10 October 2006   Customer Rating : n/a

I arrived in the afternoon from Accra on a Bellview flight from Ghana. Within minutes I was out of the airport, no questions asked just a stamp in my passport. I didn't see customs on my arrival. From there a taxi to the domestic airport, which is about a 10- minutes drive. Knowing that you are not aware of the prices the drivers will rip you off. The local airport where I took an ADC flight to Calabar was not bad. Nowhere was I confronted with difficult airport staff. The arrival in Calabar was also very smooth ; I got off and walked out. The return journey was also pleasant, although a day delayed in Calabar.

Lagos Airport review by  Gideon Etireri
15 January 2006

I can understand when people say Lagos airport is hell on earth. But they need to take a second look in recent times. The airport has changed considerably. Immigration and customs are now more friendly and most of all the elevators and conveyor belts are now working. This is a huge improvement on what we use to have in the 80's and 90's. I would say that the airport authority should continue to improve their services; and also provide transit facilities for international passengers. This will bring the Lagos airport to meet international standard.

Lagos Airport review by  Janet Adams
23 August 2005

I’ve been through Lagos airport at least once every year and have seen the changes. It’s improved a lot over the year and everytime I continue to go through there I’m sure something else will change. People may refer to it as one of the worst airports in the world or a real nightmare but I see personality and real life. 

Lagos Airport review by  Patrick Egwu

21 April 2005

I dont know which airport that the people who have commented before me went through. However, what I can say is that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria is a decent airport. I was there last year, and as far as the airport itself is concerned, it was a comfortable place to be in - central air-conditioning, PAS system, conveyor belts, escalators, elevators, everything. The airport's toilets were clean too.

Lagos Airport review by  M Alade

14 November 2004

Lagos airport is a real nightmare but it use to be worse in the past that is why there're gates blocking the road on both side of the airport when you get out, this is only for security reason. Lagos airport is poor because the government is full of escroc, Abuja is different because that is where the head of the government is. Lagos could be a beautiful city and people would not need to offer you help against money at the airport if the government was right. Anyway, I've been to Lagos a few times to meet my family in law and people are so welcoming in spite of what you see when you arrive in Lagos airport.

Lagos Airport review by  Bill Monks

7 September 2004

Arrived via domestic flight (from Abuja) - what a difference !. Abuja is moderately tolerable, some of the International facilities are OK - Lagos domestic is a shed. Luggage arrived (result!!) on the single conveyor with a scrum of people from many different flights all looking for their bags. Outside - best to have someone meet you - I took a chance with a car to the Sheraton - a real zoo of people milling/shouting etc! Lagos International - although served by the same runway is miles by car - allow at least a couple of hours to transit. Don't be surprised to see people waling around landside international with umbrellas up - the place leaks like a sieve and the rain (even indoors) can be torrential. Get airside as soon as possible.

Lagos Airport review by  Ayman Mansour

11 August 2004

Upon arrival no AC or electricity. At the immigration counter, the officer bluntly asks each passenger to provide a "little extra money for him" in order for him to stamp your passport. Once get your luggage at the conveyor belt, the two officers at the declaration immediately ask you "what you have for me today", meaning a little more money on the side. Finally, coming out of the airport, a swarm of people approach you from all angles wanting to carry your luggage. You literally have to shout, fight and plead with the people to leave you alone. Lagos is HELL on earth.

Lagos Airport review by  Robert Freeman

23 November 2003

Apart from the recent fire, there is constant electricity supply to the airport, and I have never had to wait more than 30minutes for my luggage which is delivered by the working conveyor belt.

Lagos Airport review by  Abdul Qadir

30 October 2003

One of the worst airports in the world, No electricity sometimes, the baggage handled manually by operators and it could take 2 hrs for you to receive your bag after your arrival - the scene is one of a final day of judgment. Chaos is everywhere - staff are rude - no functioning AC - its a hell.







 

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