GETTING THERE
Air France offers a daily direct service between Paris CDG and Lagos. Departing in the afternoon on the outbound leg and at night on the return leg, the 6.20-hour flight is operated by the A 330 three-class aircraft. Passengers loyal to the Air France-KLM group can also reach Lagos thanks to the daily service offered by the Dutch airline with a connection in Amsterdam. Alternatively, British Airways offers a daily service between London and Lagos. Lagos Murtala Muhammed airport, around ten kilometres from the city, offers non-stop flights to 41 African and international destinations. In addition to Air France, KLM and British Airways, Virgin, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Royal Air Maroc operate flights to and from Lagos. No fewer than 136 domestic and 166 international flights depart from Murtala Muhammed airport every week.
Air France KLM
- 1 Adeola Odeku St, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 1 277 8050
- South Atlantic Petroleum Towers, 7, Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 1 461 0777
British Airways
The Waterfront, Plot 5, Oyikan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 1 461 5870
Turkish Airlines
South Atlantic Petroleum Towers, Adeola Odeku St, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 1 277 2230
Emirates
7-12 Churchgate St, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 1 460 9949
Royal Air Maroc
68 Adeola Odeku St, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 1 904 3082
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Official language : English.
Currency : the Nigerian ,aira (NGN). 1 euro = NGN 409 (March 2019).
Time difference : There is no time difference between France and Nigeria in winter; -1 hour in summer.
Formalities : French nationals need a valid passport and a visa to enter the country. You should apply for a visa at the Nigerian embassy in Paris. It takes two to three days to obtain a visa. The visa is valid for up to three months.
Embassy of Nigeria in France
173, avenue Victor Hugo. 75116 Paris - Tel: 01 47 04 68 65 - Fax: 01 47 04 47 54 - email : embassy@nigeriafrance.com - Internet : www.nigeriafrance.com
Open: 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
Compulsory vaccinations : Vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory. In addition to DT Polio, the authorities recommend vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis, typhoid fever and hepatitis A and B, and against rabies and typhoid for longer stays. Because malaria is transmitted throughout the country all year round, it is advisable to arrange preventive treatment with your GP.
SERVICES
Workspaces
Seedspace Lagos Ikoyi: This is one of the best-known start-up and coworking spaces in Lagos. Located in the central district of Ikoyi and boasting superb views over the city, it also offers domiciliation services.
23 Agodogba Ave, Parkview Estate, Lagos. - Tel: +234 806 435 4498 - Internet: www.seedspace.co
Workstation : Located on Victoria Island, this space offers a wide range of flexible coworking facilities as well as private offices.
No. 7 Ibiyinka Olorunbe Close, Victoria Island, Lagos. - Tel: +234 818 826 9675 - Email: info@workstationng.com - Internet : www.workstationng.com
Car Hire
Reviews Nigeria
6, Degema close, off Parklane, Apapa 101251, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: + 234 814 990 6415
Sixt Rent a Car
68 Adeola Odeku St, Eti-Osa 000000, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone :+234 708 860 6811
SkyLimoNigeria : Limousine and airport transfer services
Plot 16A, Dapo Solanke close, Lekki phase 1, Lekki, Lagos Nigeria - Telephone: +234 706 3306
Business information
Fsnlink Communication : 24-hour service to meet the translation needs of international customers
Plot 8, Cow lane street, Off Ogbosere, Lagos, Nigeria - Telephone: +234 8023986346
French Consulate
French Consulate, 1st floor 1. Oyinkan Abayomi Drive. Ikoyi. Lagos
Regional Economic Service (SER) of the French Embassy in Abuja
(Area of responsibility: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia)
37 Udi Hills Street off Aso Drive, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria - Tel : +234 9 460 23 25 - Email : abuja@dgtresor.gouv.fr
Lagos branch of SER Abuja
(Area of responsibility: southern Nigeria)
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria - Tel: +234 1 462 84 84 - Email: lagos@dgtresor.gouv.fr
CCI France Nigeria
First floor of the French Consulate
1, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Off Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi P.O.Box 70001, Victoria Island - Tel: +234 4545043-4 - Email : fncci@france-nigeria.org
Business France Nigeria
The Business France office in Lagos is located on the "economic platform" of the Consulate General of France in Lagos.
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive - PMB 12665 - Ikoyi / Lagos - Nigeria - Tel: +234 1 462 84 84 - Email: lagos@businessfrance.fr - Internet: www.export.businessfrance.fr/nigeria
