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

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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
21h 24m
$300–862
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cotonou, bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cotonou (COO)plane PVG - COO
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
24h 59m
$479–1,523
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lagos (LOS)plane SHA - LOS
23h 32m
$363–1,204
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 5m
$436–1,520
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
26h 59m
$565–1,624
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
27h 18m
$478–1,232

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

36Weekly Planes

20h 49mAverage Duration

$293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,318.1 km
Duration: 21h 24m

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

Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and four other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lagos (LOS) 5 times a day.

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Website: ethiopianairlines.com

Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lagos via Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 18h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $460–1,200

Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cotonou via Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 18h 45m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $550–1,500

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos via Tianfu International, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 20h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $500–1,400

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos via Guangzhou Baiyun, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 25h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $500–1,400

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos via Hong Kong, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 24h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $500–1,400

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos via Xiamen, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 28h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $360–1,200

Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Lagos via Guangzhou Baiyun, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 24h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $600–1,700

Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Lagos via Tianfu International, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 22h 55m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $600–1,600

Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Lagos via Xiamen, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 27h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $430–1,500

Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Lagos via Tianfu International, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 22h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $600–1,700

Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Lagos via Guangzhou Baiyun, Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 22h 30m
When: Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price: $650–1,700

Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin Airport via Addis Ababa

Ave. Duration: 19h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $450–1,200

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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

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

8.1Very Good

The Federal Palace Hotel and Casino(Opens in a new window)

7.1Good