Travel & Transport prices

Airport Transfers Prices in Nigeria

Typical price · August 2026

₦6,000 – ₦35,000

per trip · Nigeria

Updated August 2026Medium confidence4 sources

Quick answer: In 2026, ride-hailing from Lagos airport cost about ₦6,000 to ₦10,000 to Ikeja and ₦12,000 to ₦16,000 to Victoria Island. Airport taxis charged about ₦18,000 to ₦35,000. In Abuja, Bolt to the city cost about ₦8,000 to ₦15,000, against ₦20,000 to ₦35,000 for the official airport taxis.

Prices by type

Type / brand	Price range	Unit
Lagos MMIA → Ikeja, Uber/Bolt/InDrive	₦6,000 – ₦10,000	per trip
Lagos MMIA → Victoria Island/Lekki, Uber/Bolt	₦12,000 – ₦16,000	per trip
Lagos MMIA airport taxi (fixed fare)	₦18,000 – ₦35,000	per trip
Abuja airport → city centre, Bolt	₦8,000 – ₦15,000	per trip
Abuja airport → city, official airport taxi	₦20,000 – ₦35,000	per trip
Private/hotel transfer (Abuja; Lagos from car-hire firms)	₦25,000 – ₦60,000	per trip

Typical retail ranges seen in August 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the seller before you pay.

Prices by city

City	Price range (per trip)
Lagos	₦6,000 – ₦35,000
Abuja	₦8,000 – ₦35,000

Why prices differ

Ride-hailing apps are often a third of the price of airport taxis for the same trip.

Distance and traffic matter. Lekki and VI cost more than Ikeja from Lagos airport.

Night arrivals, surge pricing and heavy luggage raise fares.

Pre-booked private or hotel transfers cost more but are fixed and safer.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Lagos airport to Lekki or VI?

Uber or Bolt costs about ₦12,000–₦16,000 to Victoria Island and Lekki in 2026, depending on traffic. Airport taxis charge about ₦18,000–₦35,000.

Why do airport taxis cost so much more?

Airport taxis charge fixed rates that are often far above app prices. In August 2026, one traveller paid ₦30,000 for an airport taxi to Ikeja when the same trip on InDrive cost ₦6,000.

How much is Abuja airport to the city?

Bolt costs about ₦8,000–₦15,000. Official green airport taxis cost ₦20,000–₦35,000, and hotel-arranged transfers ₦25,000–₦50,000. The trip takes about 45–75 minutes.