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LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (IATA: LOS, ICAO:DNMM) is located in the the city of Lagos, Nigeria. It is the primary international airport serving Lagos and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+23414933385

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IATA Code

LOS

ICAO Code

DNMM

Name

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Nigeria (NG)

City

Lagos

Latitude

6.5773690

Longitude

3.3211560

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+23414933385

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Airport Overview

Murtala Muhammed International Airport（LOS） is the principal international gateway serving Lagos and a major air logistics access point for Nigeria. Located in Ikeja, Lagos State, approximately 17 km northwest of central Lagos according to the supplied airport profile, it supports international passenger and cargo movements into the country’s largest commercial and industrial market. For freight forwarders, the airport is best treated as an origin, destination and gateway airport where cargo release depends on airline acceptance, handling-agent capacity, Nigerian customs procedures and final-mile security arrangements. Our service team can coordinate pre-alerts, document review, airline booking and local delivery planning, while exact cargo acceptance, cut-off and release conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.

Airport	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Codes	IATA: LOS \| ICAO: DNMM
Location	Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Coordinates	6.5773690, 3.3211560
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

International gatewayServes Lagos, Nigeria’s principal commercial hub, with onward access to business, manufacturing and distribution markets.

Mixed cargo profileSuitable for general cargo, project-related consignments, express shipments and regulated commodities subject to airline and handler approval.

Connection-sensitive planningMany routings may involve an international hub connection; available uplift, transfer rules and connection protection should be checked before quoting.

Document-led clearanceAccurate consignee information, commercial documents, permits and pre-alerts are central to avoiding customs or airline holds.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo handling: Export and import cargo is processed through airline or appointed ground-handling arrangements. The specific handling point, acceptance window and service scope must be confirmed against the booked flight.
Customs-controlled processing: Import and export cargo may require presentation to Nigerian Customs and other competent authorities. Storage, examination and release conditions depend on the shipment and the responsible facility.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biologic, food and other temperature-sensitive shipments should be pre-advised with temperature range, packaging method, data-loggers and handling instructions. Cold-chain availability is not assumed without written confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline capability, packing instructions, marks, labels, Shipper’s Declaration where required and advance approval.
Special cargo: Oversized, valuable, vulnerable, live-animal and human-remains shipments require an individual feasibility check for equipment, permits, security and handling capacity.

Our service team verifies the operational facility, handling agent and special-cargo acceptance before issuing final routing instructions; warehouse names, storage capacity and operating hours should not be inferred from the airport code alone.

Routes & Transit Times

Europe and the Middle East: These are commonly evaluated gateway regions for Lagos cargo, either by direct uplift when available or through a hub connection. The actual carrier and routing depend on origin, commodity, capacity and booking date.
North America and Asia: Shipments generally require careful hub selection and connection planning. Our team compares available interline or transfer options rather than assuming a nonstop service.
West African distribution: Lagos can function as an entry point for regional delivery, but onward uplift, road transport, border requirements and security arrangements must be assessed separately.
Transit-time control: Published schedules are not guaranteed transit times. Cut-off compliance, transshipment availability, customs examination, documentation corrections, congestion, weather and local delivery security can materially affect the result.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Lagos metropolitan area: The airport serves commercial headquarters, importers, distributors, manufacturers and e-commerce operators across Lagos State and the wider southwest Nigerian market.
Industrial and technical cargo: Machinery parts, telecommunications equipment, electrical goods, industrial spares and time-critical maintenance items are typical candidates for air freight when downtime costs are high.
Consumer and commercial shipments: Apparel, finished goods, samples, documents and express consignments may move by air, subject to customs valuation and import-control requirements.
Perishables and healthcare: Food products, flowers, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies require advance checks on packaging, permits, temperature control and release timing.
Regional delivery: Cargo bound beyond Lagos requires a separate assessment of road security, consignee readiness, customs status and any cross-border documentation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Airline cargo cut-off varies by flight, commodity, handling agent and booking type. Deliver cargo earlier than the final published cut-off where customs presentation, screening or document verification may be required.
Complete documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, accurate HS classification, importer or consignee details and any applicable permits should be aligned before cargo handover. Incorrect descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can trigger clarification or examination.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, chemicals, medicines, food, live animals and temperature-controlled cargo must be declared before booking. Our team checks airline acceptance and required certificates rather than relying on a generic cargo description.
Import release and delivery: Customs inspection, valuation questions, duty or tax assessment, consignee authorisation and local security arrangements may affect release. Final-mile delivery should be scheduled only after the release pathway is confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code and consignee details to our service team before requesting a firm booking.
For batteries, chemicals, medical goods, perishables or other controlled commodities, provide SDS, UN information, permits, temperature requirements and packing certificates at the quotation stage.
Build schedule resilience into shipments routed through a hub; compare connection time, re-screening requirements, airline liability and destination handling conditions instead of selecting solely on the first available departure.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. For high-value or time-critical freight, arrange pre-alerts and delivery security before cargo is tendered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Murtala Muhammed International Airport handle dangerous goods?: Potentially, subject to the selected airline, handling agent, commodity classification, packing, declarations and advance approval. Our team verifies acceptance before cargo is delivered.
How early should export cargo arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport?: There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. Airline and handler deadlines differ, and screening or customs procedures can add time. We recommend confirming the flight-specific cut-off and tendering with operational buffer.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Murtala Muhammed International Airport?: They may be accepted when the airline and handling chain can support the required temperature range. Packaging qualification, data-logger use, permits and priority handling should be agreed before booking.
Why can a shipment be delayed after arrival?: Common causes include document discrepancies, customs examination, valuation or permit questions, consignee authorisation, handling congestion and incomplete delivery arrangements. Accurate pre-alerts help our team address issues earlier.
Is a direct flight always the best option?: Not necessarily. A direct option may have limited capacity or restrictive commodity acceptance, while a well-managed hub connection can offer better equipment or schedule availability. We compare the full routing and handling risk before recommendation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are taken from the supplied airport profile. Operational statements are presented as conditional freight-forwarding guidance and are subject to airline, handling-agent, customs and regulatory confirmation.

Airport administration and facilities: verification should be made through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria at faan.gov.ng.
Civil aviation regulatory information: reference the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority at ncaa.gov.ng.
Customs and import procedures: consult the Nigeria Customs Service at customs.gov.ng.
International air-cargo standards: airline acceptance and dangerous-goods requirements should be checked against current industry guidance from iata.org and applicable ICAO standards at icao.int.

Schedules, cut-off times, handling availability, customs requirements, storage conditions and delivery restrictions can change. Our service team confirms shipment-specific details before booking and cargo handover.