How to get fromRiyadh to Lagosby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh to Lagos by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly Riyadh to Lagos
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1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Lagos (LOS)plane RUH - LOS
13h 47m
$264–807
Drive 7,467.1 km
1. Drive from Riyadh to Lagoscar 7,467.1 km
4d 12h
$417–602
Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Drive from Riyadh to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car
2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Lagos (LOS)plane DOH - LOS
14h 55m
$435–750
Fly Riyadh to Cotonou, ferry
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Cotonou (COO)plane RUH - COO
2. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMSferry
17h 45m
Bus to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus
2. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane ELQ - LOS
23h 28m
$344–972

Riyadh (RUH) to Lagos (LOS) flights

27Weekly Planes

10h 50mAverage Duration

$260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,102.9 km
Duration: 13h 47m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Lagos, Nigeria?

Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Lagos (LOS) 4 times a day.

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Lagos, Nigeria(opens in a new window)

Lagos or Lagos City is the most populous city in Nigeria, with an estimated population of 21 million in 2015. Lagos is the most populous urban area in Africa. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the centre of the country. Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent. Due to the large urban population and port traffic volumes, Lagos is classified as a Medium-Port Megacity.

Things to do in Lagos

Apapa Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

The Apapa Amusement Park is an amusement park in Lagos, Nigeria. The park was built in 2008 and it spans an area of approximately 7.7 acres. The park reopened after a three-year closure due to environmental and security reasons, and after a complete makeover in 2015. It is a partnership arrangement between the Lagos State government and a private company, Crystal Cubes Construction Company, which is managed by Mr. Rabih Jaafar. The Apapa Amusement Pack commenced operation in 1976 under the Lagos Lunar Park, which was jointly owned by the Lagos Island Council, the Lagos Mainland Council, and Improjex, a company based in Switzerland that was responsible for managing and maintaining the park. Here are compiled [https://realestateko.com/apapa-amusement-park/#Games_offered_at_the_park list of games offered] at the Amusement Park.

Dreamworld Africana(Opens in a new window)

Dreamworld Africana is an amusement and theme park situated in Lekki, Lagos State. Established in 2018, Dreamworld covers an area of 10 acres (4 ha) and re-opened to the public in 2013. The park is one of the main amusement parks in the city. The park provides many attractions to keep its visitors excited. The attractions include wet and dry facilities, bumper cars, carousal, roller coaster, trains, merry go-rounds, toddler play areas and many others.

Places to stay in Lagos

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Lagos Continental Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Park Inn by Radisson, Lagos Victoria Island(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

The Federal Palace Hotel and Casino(Opens in a new window)

7.1Good