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There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Lagos by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lagos
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1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lagos (LOS)plane PVG - LOS
22h 39m
$280–762
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lagos (LOS)plane SHA - LOS
24h 57m
$363–1,104
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cotonou, ferry
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cotonou (COO)plane PVG - COO
2. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMSferry
26h 17m
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Lagos (LOS)plane WUX - LOS
25h
$426–1,420
Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Lagos (LOS)plane NTG - LOS
27h 14m
$715–1,824
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane PVG - LFW
2. Take the bus from Lomé to Lagos Maza Mazabus
28h 8m
$508–1,232

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lagos (LOS) flights

42Weekly Planes

21h 28mAverage Duration

$275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,318.1 km
Duration: 22h 39m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Lagos, Nigeria?

Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and five other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lagos (LOS) every 4 hours.

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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