How to get fromShanghai to Lagosby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to Lagos by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lagos
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lagos (LOS)plane PVG - LOS
23h
$559–911
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lagos
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lagos (LOS)plane SHA - LOS
24h 53m
$422–1,603
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 Jibowubus
27h 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 51m
$465–1,718
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 46m
$508–1,232

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

40Weekly Planes

22h 10mAverage Duration

$318Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,317.9 km
Duration: 23h

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) 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

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)

8.4Very Good

The Cate House(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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