Route Network
Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport connects 32 destinations worldwide, with Abuja standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Atlanta, and the shortest flight is to Benin.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport is served by 28 airlines, with Air Peace in the lead at 20% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 39% of routes. 19 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 22 airlines operate international routes, compared with six airlines serving domestic routes. Delta Air Lines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Atlanta with a flight time of 12 hrs 10 mins.
Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport provides direct service to 21 countries across three continents. The route network is 31% domestic and 69% international. Ghana is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #504 - Total destinations
- #606 - Domestic destinations
- #304 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #368 - Total flights
- #390 - Domestic flights
- #279 - International flights
- #446 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #277 - Total distance flown
- #149 - Distance per flight
- #328 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,877 ft 3,925 m 12,877 ft · 3,925 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | |
| 12,877 ft 3,925 m 12,877 ft · 3,925 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | |
| 9,068 ft 2,764 m 9,068 ft · 2,764 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 9,068 ft 2,764 m 9,068 ft · 2,764 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete |
Runway Length
Runways at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.