LOS (Lagos) window seat guide

At Lagos Murtala Muhammed in Lagos: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Lagos Lagoon (immediate left), Atlantic Ocean coastline, Lekki Peninsula (distant left), Victoria Island and Ikoyi developments (left-center).

When taking off from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing south on runway 18R, the left side faces west toward the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos Lagoon system. You'll see the distinctive water bodies, coastal development, and the broader Lagos metropolitan area spreading inland, which provides more visual interest than the right side's view of inland terrain. Notable sights include: Lagos Lagoon (immediate left), Atlantic Ocean coastline, Lekki Peninsula (distant left), Victoria Island and Ikoyi developments (left-center).

When landing at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 18R with a southbound approach means the aircraft is descending on a northbound heading. From the left (west) side, you'll see Lagos Lagoon and the sprawling city of Lagos itself, including the distinctive waterfront and island geography. The right side faces the Atlantic Ocean and offers less distinctive detail during final approach. Notable sights include: Lagos Lagoon (large inland water body to the west), Lekki Peninsula (narrow landmass extending into the lagoon), Victoria Island and Ikoyi (developed urban areas on islands), Atlantic coastline to the east.

The best window seat at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Lagos (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.