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Navigating from the serene Banana Island to the busy Airport Road Area in Lagos requires careful planning. This guide offers practical public transport options, focusing on affordability and local insights to help you travel efficiently and safely, avoiding common travel pitfalls in the city.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦850 - ₦1,450
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From Banana Island, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a local 'Danfo' (yellow bus) to Falomo Bus Stop.
At Falomo, board a 'Danfo' heading to 'CMS' (Commercial Avenue/Marina).
From CMS or TBS BRT Terminal, take a BRT bus directly to 'Oshodi Terminal'. Make sure it's the one going towards Oshodi.
At Oshodi Terminal, exit and ask for 'Airport Road' or 'Ajao Estate' shuttles/Danfos. These are usually smaller buses or shared taxis that ply the Airport Road.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Banana Island, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a local 'Danfo' (yellow bus) to Falomo Bus Stop.
At Falomo, board a 'Danfo' heading to 'CMS' (Commercial Avenue/Marina).
From CMS or TBS BRT Terminal, take a BRT bus directly to 'Oshodi Terminal'. Make sure it's the one going towards Oshodi.
At Oshodi Terminal, exit and ask for 'Airport Road' or 'Ajao Estate' shuttles/Danfos. These are usually smaller buses or shared taxis that ply the Airport Road.
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Best Time to Travel
The best times to travel are early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings/early afternoons (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) to avoid the worst of the traffic. Try to avoid peak hours between 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium. Day travel is generally safe, but evening and night travel carries increased risks. Be very cautious of 'one-chance' incidents, especially when boarding buses from isolated stops late at night. Pickpockets are common in crowded bus parks like Oshodi and Obalende, so keep your belongings secure.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for a significant part of this route, offering a more structured and often faster option. There is no direct train service for this specific intra-city route; the Lagos Red Line is still under development and not fully operational for this journey.
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island → Airport Road Area corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦6,600
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
9 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
9 to 14 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.2x)
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
Third Mainland Bridge