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How to get fromLagos to Potiskumby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lagos to Potiskum by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Gombe Lawanti International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO)plane plane LOS - GMO
    2. Take the taxi from Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) to Potiskumtaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $100–496

  2. Drive  1,271.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lagos to Potiskumcar car 1,271.9 km
    17h 39m
    $49–70

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lagos to Potiskumtaxi taxi 1,271.9 km
    17h 39m
    $100–130

  4. Fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane LOS - KAN
    2. Take the taxi from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Potiskumtaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $103–144

  5. Fly to Yakubu Gowon Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)plane plane LOS - JOS
    2. Take the taxi from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Potiskumtaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $102–473

Lagos (LOS) to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,172.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Potiskum, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Lagos to Potiskum. However, you can take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) airport, fly to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO), then take the taxi to Potiskum. Alternatively, you can drive from Lagos to Potiskum in around 17h 39m.

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