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There are 6 ways to get from Recife to Lagos by plane, car, bus, or ferry

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Fly Recife International Airport to Lagos
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS)plane REC - LOS
23h 19m
$403–1,314
Drive to Campina Grande, fly to Lagos
1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car
2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Lagos (LOS)plane CPV - LOS
37h 28m
$672–2,631
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
30h 28m
$482–1,450
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
26h 55m
$721–2,840
Fly Recife International Airport to Cotonou, ferry
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Cotonou (COO)plane REC - COO
2. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMSferry
24h 28m
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
26h 3m
$431–1,334

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

12Weekly Planes

24h 11mAverage Duration

$396Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,575.8 km
Duration: 23h 19m

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

TAP Portugal and Royal Air Maroc fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS) twice 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

Apapa Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

The Apapa Amusement Park is an amusement park in Lagos, Nigeria. The park was built in 2008 and it spans an area of approximately 7.7 acres. The park reopened after a three-year closure due to environmental and security reasons, and after a complete makeover in 2015. It is a partnership arrangement between the Lagos State government and a private company, Crystal Cubes Construction Company, which is managed by Mr. Rabih Jaafar. The Apapa Amusement Pack commenced operation in 1976 under the Lagos Lunar Park, which was jointly owned by the Lagos Island Council, the Lagos Mainland Council, and Improjex, a company based in Switzerland that was responsible for managing and maintaining the park. Here are compiled [https://realestateko.com/apapa-amusement-park/#Games_offered_at_the_park list of games offered] at the Amusement Park.

Dreamworld Africana(Opens in a new window)

Dreamworld Africana is an amusement and theme park situated in Lekki, Lagos State. Established in 2018, Dreamworld covers an area of 10 acres (4 ha) and re-opened to the public in 2013. The park is one of the main amusement parks in the city. The park provides many attractions to keep its visitors excited. The attractions include wet and dry facilities, bumper cars, carousal, roller coaster, trains, merry go-rounds, toddler play areas and many others.

Places to stay in Lagos

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Lagos Continental Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

Park Inn by Radisson, Lagos Victoria Island(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good