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Cars 4 Rental Guide To Travel In  Nigeria

Note: Travellers are currently advised to avoid the Bakassi Peninsula on the border with Cameroon and Warri; plus all but essential travel is advised to Warri, the riverine areas in the Delta State and the southeast Plateau State. Localised outbreaks of civil unrest have been known to occur at short notice, and violent crime is prevalent in the south of the country, including Lagos. International Airports Lagos (LOS) (Murtala Muhammed) is 22km (13 miles) north of Lagos (travel time – 40 minutes). Taxis to the city are available. There is a free coach service every 10 minutes. Airport facilities include restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office and car hire. Kano (KAN) is 8km (5 miles) north of Kano (travel time – 25 minutes). Buses leave for the city every 10 minutes 0600-2200, and taxis are available. Airport facilities include restaurant, bank, post office, duty-free shop and car hire. Abuja (ABV) is 35km (22 miles) from the city. Note: Pickpockets and confidence tricksters, some posing as local immigration and other government officials, are especially common at Murtala Muhammed Airport. Departure tax: None. Back to Top Air Travel Nigeria's national airline, Nigeria Airways, no longer operates but many other airlines service the region. Airlines operating between Nigeria, Europe and North America include Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Approximate flight times: From Lagos to London is 7 hours 25 minutes and to New York is 12 hours 10 minutes. The national carrier, Nigeria Airways, no longer operates but other airlines offer services between Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Sokoto and Yola. Charter facilities are available in Lagos from Aero Contractors, Delta Air Charter and Pan-African Airlines. It is advisable to book internal flights well in advance. There is often considerable delay in internal air services. Lack of fuel sometimes disrupts internal commercial air travel and flights may be cancelled at short notice. Back to Top Travel By Water The main ports are Lagos, Port Harcourt and Calabar. Other important ports include Warri and Sepele. Ferry services operate along the south coast and along the Niger and Benue rivers. For timetables and prices, enquire locally. Back to Top Rail The two main routes are from Lagos to Kano (via Ibadan–Oyo–Ogbombosho–Kaduna–Zaria); and from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri (via Aba–Enugu–Makurdi–Jos). These two lines link up Kaduna and Kafanchan. There is also a branch line from Zaria to Gusau and Kaura Namoda. A daily service runs on both main routes. Sleeping cars are available, which must be booked in advance. There are three classes and some trains have restaurant cars and air conditioning. Trains are generally slower than buses, but cheaper. Back to Top Travel By Road Traffic drives on the right. The national road system links all the main centres, although in some areas secondary roads become impassable during the rains. Reports of armed robberies in broad daylight on rural roads in the northern half of Nigeria have been reported and appear to be increasing. Buses and taxis (or ‘bush taxis’ in the shape of Ford Transit vans) run between the main towns. Car hire is not difficult to obtain in Lagos and Abuja, but it is best to go through hotels. Chauffeur-driven cars are advised. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required, accompanied by two passport-size photos. Links are with Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The principal trans-Saharan routes pass through Nigeria from Niger. The principal link with Benin is via the Idoroko border point along the good coast road to Lagos. URBAN: Public transport in Lagos operates in rather chaotic conditions. The city suffers from chronic traffic congestion, which makes it impossible for buses and taxis to operate efficiently, especially during the rush hours. There are many private bus companies and several thousand private minibuses. Taxis in Lagos are yellow and both fares and tip should be agreed in advance. A ferry service runs to Lagos Island. Back to Top

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