How to get fromRecife to Lagosby plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Recife to Lagos by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Recife International Airport
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS)plane REC - LOS
21h 40m
$482–1,604
Bus to Greater Natal International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Natalbus
2. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Lagos (LOS)plane NAT - LOS
27h 35m
$589–1,959
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly
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
24h 37m
$921–2,644
Drive to Campina Grande, fly
1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car
2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Lagos (LOS)plane CPV - LOS
23h 49m
$868–2,527

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

10Weekly Planes

19h 50mAverage Duration

$483Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,580.5 km
Duration: 21h 40m

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

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

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Lagos(opens in a new window), 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)

8.5Very Good

Lagos Continental Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Cate House(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

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