Book flights from Phnom Penh to Lagos with Qatar Airways
Flights from Phnom Penh to Lagos with Qatar Airways offer a comprehensive range of services that are designed to make your journey memorable and comfortable. Enjoy spacious seating, which provides you with ample room for your legs, and choose your favourite dish from a menu of gourmet cuisine while being tended to by an award-winning cabin crew.
Lagos is surrounded on three sides by waterways, as it was built on a lagoon and on islands in the Gulf of Guinea, making it one of the most unique and charming cities in Africa. The best resorts, beaches and night spots can be found in Lagos Island, which is also home to the city’s financial district. With boutique shopping malls and gourmet dining readily available, this island has plenty to offer tourists and business travellers alike.
Flying from Phnom Penh
Located 10km west of the country’s capital, Phnom Penh International Airport is the largest in Cambodia and the main departure point from the country to a number of international destinations around the world.
Passengers flying from Phnom Penh with Qatar Airways will find this airport to be a quietly efficient and friendly destination, and while it may not be the world’s largest airport, it certainly makes up for its diminutive size by the warmth of the welcome its staff offer passengers.
The service is efficient and hassle-free, making it an excellent Asian departure point.
Transportation and parking
Transport to the airport is primarily by taxi or three-wheeled vehicles, which are cheap, remarkably efficient and plentiful.
It is best to ask your hotel concierge to book a taxi on your behalf to ensure you are being charged the correct fare, which ranges from between $9-15 on average.
Be wary of paying any more than this for a taxi journey from the furthest parts of the city to the airport. Parking is limited and primarily short-stay, although some long-stay bays are available. They do fill up quickly so if you are travelling to the airport by car it may be wise to book ahead if possible.
Arriving in Phnom Penh
Passengers flying from Phnom Penh with Qatar Airways depart from the main International Departures area. The airport only serves a limited number of international carriers, so the departures area is quite small, albeit extremely efficiently organised.
Allow between one to two hours before your flight is due to depart to check in and clear security checks.
Facilities and amenities
The CIP “Le Salon” Lounge is a luxurious and spacious waiting area that has very good facilities for CIP first and business-class passengers, including workstations, comfortable seating, internet access and all-day food and beverage vendors.
Premium quality retail outlets throughout the airport sell exclusive goods and accessories, and a wellness centre offers traditional massage and relaxation therapy.
A number of fast food and on-the-go eateries offer a range of local and international dishes, including Cambodian and Asian choices.
Arriving in Lagos
The commercial centre of Nigeria and Africa’s largest city, Lagos is an energetic and exciting location full of colour. A combination of the mainland and connections to several islands, Lagos is a complex location that takes some getting used to. But once you do you’ll find it to be a friendly and welcoming place and a truly unique experience.
Book a flight to Lagos with Qatar Airways and you’ll not only have access to one of the world’s largest cities for business and commercial travellers, but a host of attractions to keep leisure travellers captivated too. Your African adventure begins with a flight to Lagos with Qatar Airways.
Tourist attractions
Lagos has over a dozen beaches. Close to the city is Lagos Bar Beach, which is a broad, sandy expanse but does tend to get crowded. If you’re looking for a quieter beach then head a little further out of town to Lekki Beach, Alpha Beach, Eleko Beach and Akodo Beach Ogogoro Island, or Atlas Cove. You’ll find a 110-year-old lighthouse taking pride of place at the aptly named Lighthouse Beach, one of the most tranquil and deserted of Lagos’ beaches.
The Lekki Conservation Centre is down on the Lekki/Epe expressway near Chevron, and is a haven for wildlife. A stroll around this well-run conservation centre gives you a window on Nigeria’s flora and fauna.
In the city you’ll find plenty of museums and exhibitions to explore, including the National Museum of Nigeria and the Nike Art Gallery, which is home to a very good collection of Nigerian folk art and contemporary works by young, up and coming African artists.
The National Theatre of Arts & Culture on the mainland is the epicentre for performing arts in the country. It puts on frequent shows of both traditional and contemporary dance as well as music concerts all year round.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Lagos with Qatar Airways land at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Lagos please check the visa and passport requirements.