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Nigeria · Lagos

Alasia: how to get there and around

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Alasia is a city of 100,000 people in Nigeria (Lagos), 37 m (121 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population100,000
Elevation37 m (121 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC+1 now)
CurrencyNaira (NGN)
Dialling code+234
Driving sideRight
Plug typesBS 1363, BS 546
Coordinates6.475, 3.169
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Daylight in Alasia runs from about 11 h 47 min a day in late December to 12 h 32 min in late June (computed for 6.47° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Alasia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 88 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Alasia?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Alasia?

About 100,000 people live in Alasia (GeoNames).

What time zone is Alasia in?

Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+1.

What currency is used in Alasia?

The Naira (NGN). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Alasia?

Lagos (25 km), Ibadan (129 km), Lomé (219 km), Accra (386 km), Benin City (272 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.