There are 5 ways to get from Lagos to Akure by plane, train, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Akure (AKR)
Cheapest option
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Lagos to Akure
3 alternative options
Train, taxi via Abeokuta
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Take the train from Lagos to Abeokuta
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Take the train from Abeokuta to Osogbo
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Take a taxi from Osogbo to Akure
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Lagos to Osogbo
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Take a taxi from Osogbo to Akure
Drive
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Drive from Lagos to Akure
Lagos (LOS) to Akure (AKR) flights
The flight time between Lagos (LOS) and Akure (AKR) is around 50 min and covers a distance of around 231 km. Services are operated by Air Peace. Typically seven flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Akure is 0800-970000-10.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Akure is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Akure is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0800-970000-10.
Last updated: 25 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Akure is to taxi which costs $80 - $100 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Akure is to fly. Taking this option will cost $150 - $230 and takes 1h 23m.
The distance between Lagos and Akure is 217 km. The road distance is 312 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Akure without a car is to train and taxi via Abeokuta which takes 8h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Lagos to Akure, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Akure is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Lagos to Akure.
Air Peace offers flights from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport.
There are two+ hotels available in Akure. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Lagos to Lagos Airport is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $6 - $8.
- Distance: 217.5 km
- Duration: 1h 23m
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Akure, Nigeria?
Air Peace flies from Lagos to Akure once daily.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Akure
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $210
- Phone
- +(234) 90 600 30 422
- info@nrc.gov.ng
- Website
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Lagos to Abeokuta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $12
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- First
- $12
- Business
- $10
- Regular
- $5
Train from Abeokuta to Osogbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Lagos to Osogbo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- $29 - $35
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