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There are 7 ways to get from Recife to Lagos by plane or bus

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Fly Recife International Airport to Lagos
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS)plane REC - LOS
22h 25m
$402–1,439
Fly Recife International Airport to Kotoka International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane REC - ACC
2. Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus
34h 38m
$389–1,205
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Lagos (LOS)plane JPA - LOS
30h 12m
$962–2,269
Fly Recife International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane REC - LFW
2. Take the bus from Lomé to Lagos Maza Mazabus
25h 26m
$391–1,360
Bus to Greater Natal International Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Natalbus
2. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Lagos (LOS)plane NAT - LOS
27h 30m
$476–1,648
Fly Recife International Airport to Cotonou, bus
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Cotonou (COO)plane REC - COO
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
24h 51m
Bus, bus to Campina Grande, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de Caruarubus
2. Take the bus from Caruaru to Campina Grandebus
3. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Lagos (LOS)plane CPV - LOS
35h 44m
$569–2,117

Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS) flights

7Weekly Planes

23h 30mAverage Duration

$405Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,580.5 km
Duration: 22h 25m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Lagos, Nigeria?

Azul, Euroairlines, and three other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS) once daily.

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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

Freedom Park(Opens in a new window)

Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park area in the middle of downtown Lagos in Lagos Island, Nigeria which was formerly Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison. It was designed by the Architect Theo Lawson.

Lekki Conservation Centre(Opens in a new window)

Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) is a 78 ha Natural Resource Conservation in Lekki, Lagos State.

Cathedral Church of Christ(Opens in a new window)

The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos is an Anglican cathedral in Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Iga Idunganran(Opens in a new window)

Iga Idunganran is the Official Residence of the Oba of Lagos, situated on Lagos Island. It is also a tourist attraction.

Places to stay in Lagos

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Lagos Continental Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

The Cate House(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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