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Igando
Spend a half‑day in Igando for market browsing and local food; add a night if you need budget lodging.
Igando is a Lagos suburb with a large market, cheap produce and a few budget hotels. It is reachable by bus from Ikeja (≈₦700) and Uber (≈₦5,000). One day covers the market and a meal; stay overnight only for cheap accommodation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Oct (heavy rains, flooding)
- Airport
- LOS
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Igando112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Igando, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyIgando is generally safe for daytime market visits; keep valuables concealed, avoid isolated streets after dark, and use registered transport.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency · 767 Lagos police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Uber or Bolt to Igando ≈ ₦5,000, 45 min; bus via Ikeja ≈ ₦700, 30 min).
- Getting aroundBuses from Ikeja (≈₦700) and local tricycles (keke) cost ≤₦400 regardless of distance.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Uber or Bolt to Igando ≈ ₦5,000, 45 min; bus via Ikeja ≈ ₦700, 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Igando: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses from Ikeja (≈₦700) and local tricycles (keke) cost ≤₦400 regardless of distance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ikotun
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Bus from Igando market to Ikotun, about 10 min
Local market and small shops; easy walk from bus stop.
Iyana‑Oba
goDoor to door: ≈35 min total
Bus via Ikeja to Iyana‑Oba, about 25 min
Connects to Lagos Island ferries; good for a quick ferry ride.
Egbeda
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus from Igando to Egbeda, about 20 min
Another market area; useful for comparative shopping.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Alfoscar International Hotel
Budget option near market, basic rooms.
Keviz Hotel
Mid‑range, price listed in pounds (≈₦17,752).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦12,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Bus Ikeja → Igandocheck | ₦700 |
| Uber/Bolt from airportcheck | ₦5,000 |
| Keke (tricycle) farecheck | ≤₦400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic from the airport can delay Uber/Bolt trips; budget extra time.
- Check hospital opening hours if you need medical help.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
- Lagos police
- 767
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Emergency
- National emergency112
- Lagos police767
Embassy
US consulate in Lagos (check address); other embassies in Abuja.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ikeja → Igando bus: about ₦700, 30 min (check)
- Uber from Murtala Muhammed Airport: about ₦5,000, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Bawo — Hello (bá-wó)
- Elo ni? — How much? (é-lo ní?)
- Ese — Thank you (é‑shé)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Igando. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Oct (heavy rains, flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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