Nigeria's busiest international gateway serving West Africa.
Opened
1979
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) is the largest and busiest airport in Nigeria, serving the commercial capital of Lagos. It handles the majority of Nigeria's international passenger and cargo traffic and is a critical hub for West African aviation.
The airport is named after former Nigerian head of state General Murtala Muhammed, who was assassinated in 1976. It is operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and serves millions of passengers annually.
The facility comprises both an international terminal and a domestic terminal complex. Major expansion and renovation efforts have been undertaken over the years to improve capacity and passenger experience, though infrastructure challenges remain ongoing.
Terminals
The airport has a dedicated international terminal (Terminal 2) and multiple domestic terminal buildings handling separate passenger flows.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Lagos city centre relies primarily on road-based options including taxis, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt, and private buses, as no dedicated rail link currently exists.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at LOS include Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Turkish Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after General Murtala Muhammed, Nigerian head of state assassinated in 1976.
- ›Operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
- ›Busiest airport in Nigeria and one of the busiest in sub-Saharan Africa.
- ›Handles both international and domestic traffic across separate terminal facilities.
- ›Subject to multiple modernisation projects aimed at expanding capacity and improving infrastructure.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
