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Popular Airport

Cannes Mandelieu Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4140 Km

Transportation to Airport from Lagos City Center

Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport

Murtala Muhammed Airport in Nigeria's Lagos province, Ikeja region can be reached easily from the city center with bus, okada, taxi or rental cars.

Bus

It is very easy to get to Murtala Muhammed Airport from the city center thanks to Lagos city buses operated by NURTW Cooperative and Lagbus. In Lagos, the roads used by buses are different from those used by regular cars, so they provide a fast transportation service without any traffic. To take advantage of the Modern and comfortable Lagos buses, all you have to do is to get a ticket from the sales points or vending machines at the stops.

Lagos buses might have different sizes but all are yellow. The name of the smallest buses type is known as ''danfo''. The “molue” buses, which are a bigger, travel more frequently between the city and the airport compared to others.

Okada

Okada motorcycles that you can use for your short trips are Lagos' most popular means of transportation. Okadas are quite fast so it is possible to get to your destination without losing time in the traffic. There are many okada motorcycles going directly to Murtala Muhammed Airport from Lagos city center.

Taxi

The safest, though not the cheapest, way to get around in Lagos is by taxi. Lagos taxis can be easily found at every corner of the city. Some taxi drivers do not use a taximeter, so it is advised that you negotiate according to the distance you are going to travel.

Taxis are usually opening with 500 Nigerian Naira. Then they demand 500 Naira per kilometer. If you choose to go to the airport by taxi from within the city, it would be useful to call one of these companies: Red Cab (+2347000733222), Corporate Cabs (+2348191166926) or Orange Cabs (+2347029119504).

Car Rental

Having an expressway linking Murtala Muhammed Airport and Lagos city center, shortens the duration of your journey incredibly. You can get to the airport in 25-30 minutes, instead of one hour, thanks to this highway.

Airport Information

Murtala Muhammed Airport, located 22 kilometers north-west of Lagos, is in the Ikeja region. As it is the largest and most modern airport in Nigeria, it has multiple facilities for its passengers.

In the airport with two terminals, facilities like duty free store and other stores, souvenir shops, eating and drinking areas, exchange office, bank and ATMs, travel agencies, car rental companies, free internet access, tourist information desks, recreation areas, VIP halls, etc. are available.

Transportation to Cannes City Center from Airport

Cannes Mandelieu Airport

You can rent a car or take a taxi at the airport for your transportation to the city center. If you prefer getting on a means of public transportation, you should keep in mind that the closest metro station is located 2 kilometers of the airport. Fortunately, almost all hotels offer airport shuttle service for their guests and you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance.

Car Rental

You can rent a budget-friendly car by getting in contact with Europcar which is the only car rental company offering service at the airport. If you follow the Midi Louise Moresu Boulevard, which continues along the coast, in order to get to the city center with the car you have rented, you will be accompanied by a beautiful sea view during your travel. By following this route which is the shortest way, you can be in the city center in about 20 minutes. There is also a limousine rental company at the airport for those who want a luxurious travel.

Taxi / Train

You can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi departing from the airport terminal building. If you want to reduce your transportation cost, you can go to the nearest train station, Frayere Train Station, by taxi and get on the route TER going to the city center. Frayere Railway Station is about 2 km away from the airport and you can get there in just a few minutes by taxi. The train route TER that you will get on here takes you to the city center in about half an hour.

Hotel Shuttle

Almost all hotels in Cannes offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can have a very comfortable travel by making a reservation in advance.

Weather in Cannes

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 16ºC
ThursdayMin 6ºC - Max 16ºC
FridayMin 4ºC - Max 15ºC
SaturdayMin 5ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 6ºC - Max 14ºC

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