One of the easiest ways to start your trip on the wrong foot is by going to the wrong terminal.
If you’re flying within Nigeria, Murtala Muhammed Airport (LOS) in Lagos has two domestic terminals: MMA2 (Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2) and the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), also called MM1 or the Old Domestic Terminal. Different airlines operate from different terminals, so it’s always worth confirming where your flight departs before leaving for the airport.
To make things easier, we’ve put together this quick reference guide.
| AIRLINES | AIRLINE CODE | TERMINALS |
| Aero Contractors | N2 | MMA2 |
| Air peace | P4 | Varies by route: MMA1 (GAT): Abuja, Benin, PHC, Ilorin, Enugu, Calabar, Owerri, Anambra, Yola, & Gombe from MMA2: Asaba, Akure, Uyo, & Warri Verify on your ticket. |
| Arik air | W3 | Varies by route: MMA1 (GAT): Abuja, Jos, & Asaba MMA2: Port Harcourt, Warri, & Benin Verify on your ticket |
| Azman air | ZQ | MMA2 |
| Green Africa airways | Q9 | MMA1(GAT) |
| Ibom air | QI | MMA2 |
| Value Jet | VK | MMA2 |
| Overland Airways | OF | MMA1(GAT) |
| Rano Air | R4 | MMA2 |
| Enugu Air | ENU | MMA2 |
| United Nigeria | U5 | MMA2 |
| XE Jet | 4U | MMA2 |
| Max Air | VM | MMA2 |
| NG Eagle | 2N | MMA1(GAT) |
*Note: Terminal assignments may change due to operational reasons. Always confirm your departure terminal on your ticket or directly with your airline before travelling.
A Few Things to Know Before You Leave for the Airport
- Check your ticket before you travel. Airlines occasionally change terminals, and some airlines, such as Air Peace, operate flights from both GAT and MMA2 depending on the route.
- Arrive early. Lagos traffic can be unpredictable, and travelling to the wrong terminal can add extra time to your journey.
- Connecting from an international flight? The international terminal and the domestic terminals are separate buildings. If you’re connecting to a domestic flight, you’ll need to leave the international terminal and travel by road to either GAT or MMA2, so allow plenty of time between flights.
Final Tip
Before heading to the airport, take a minute to confirm your airline, flight number and departure terminal. It’s a small check that can save you a lot of unnecessary stress on travel day.
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