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There are 3 ways to get from Recife to Lagos by plane or bus

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Fly Recife International Airport to Lagos
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Lagos (LOS)REC - LOS
20h 20m
$452–1,636
Bus to Greater Natal International Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Natal
2. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Lagos (LOS)NAT - LOS
27h 55m
$526–1,837
Fly Recife International Airport to Cotonou, bus
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Cotonou (COO)REC - COO
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
24h 21m

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

10Weekly Planes

24h 31mAverage Duration

$452Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,580.5 km
Duration: 20h 20m

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

Gol Transportes Aéreos, TAAG Angola Airlines, and four 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)

8.3Very Good

The Cate House(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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