What do I need to know before going to Lagos?

Check your vaccinations are up to date before you travel. Foodborne, waterborne and infectious diseases found in Nigeria include cholera, typhoid, hepatitis, Lassa fever and monkeypox. Make sure food and drink utensils and containers are clean before use. Drink only bottled water and avoid raw or undercooked food.



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Lagos is Nigeria's largest city and one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. By the late 15th century Lagos Island had been settled by Yoruba fishermen and hunters, who called it Oko. The area was dominated by the kingdom of Benin, which called it Eko, from the late 16th century to the mid-19th century.

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The weather in Lagos is very warm with average highs between 20°C and 28°C. For the warmest weather on holiday, the best time to visit Lagos is from May to October. This is when temperatures are warm and there's less rainfall than late autumn and winter, which can be quite wet and cloudy at times.

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Lagos is a small city; you can pretty much walk everywhere. There is a 1 bus station and a 2 train station to take you to other cities (Silves, Faro, Portimao) and taxis are abundant. Walk to the beautiful sandy golden beaches.

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Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion.

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Cheap Flights from Lagos to the United States from $543 - KAYAK.

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