Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Lagos and Rome share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your LOS to FCO flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LOS and FCO:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$980 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,404. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LOS to FCO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
64.68% of flights that leave from Murtala Muhammed International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LOS? If you've booked an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're landing on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rome. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to go to Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LOS to FCO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.