If you’re visiting Alaba International Market in Lagos for the first time, this guide will help you get there easily. Alaba is huge, and without proper directions, you may waste time and money. We’ve provided step-by-step routes from some popular areas in Lagos.
Note: Transportation charges mentioned are approximate and may vary.
Directions to Alaba International Market
From Your Location
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Get a bus to Iyanoba.
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When you arrive at Iyanoba, cross to the other side of the expressway.
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Ask locals or drivers: “Where can I get a kekenape (Maruwa) to Alaba?”
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Board the kekenape and tell the driver your destination.
Alaba is large, so specify what section you want to reach.
From Ikeja to Alaba
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Take a bus along Ikeja Railway Road to Iyanoba.
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Cross the expressway and take a kekenape to Alaba.
Alternative route:
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Take a bus to Iyana-Ipaja.
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Walk under the flyover, find a road on your left, and ask for an Iyanoba bus.
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Continue as above.
Approximate fares:
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Ikeja → Iyanoba: ₦350
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Iyanoba → Alaba: ₦50
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Ikeja → Alaba: ₦400
From Oshodi to Alaba
Option 1: Via Iyana-Ipaja
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Take a bus to Iyana-Ipaja.
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Walk toward the flyover, find the road to Iyanoba, and board a bus.
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At Iyanoba, cross to the expressway and take a kekenape to Alaba.
Option 2: Via Mile 2
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Take a Mile 2 bus from Bolade Bus Stop Oshodi (₦150).
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Ask for an Iyanoba bus or direct Alaba bus.
Approximate fares:
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Oshodi → Iyanoba: ₦550
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Iyanoba → Alaba: ₦50
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Oshodi → Alaba: ₦600
From Agege/Pencinima to Alaba
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Ask for a direct bus to Iyanoba from Pencinima.
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If unavailable, take a bus to Iyana-Ipaja, then follow directions to Iyanoba.
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At Iyanoba, cross to the other side and board a kekenape to Alaba.
Approximate fares:
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Agege → Iyanoba: ₦350
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Iyanoba → Alaba: ₦50
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Agege → Alaba: ₦400
From Ojota to Alaba
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Take a bus to Ikeja, then transfer to an Iyanoba bus.
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At Iyanoba, cross the expressway and take a kekenape to Alaba.
Approximate fares:
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Ojota → Iyanoba: ₦450
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Iyanoba → Alaba: ₦50
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Ojota → Alaba: ₦550
Final Notes
Alaba International Market is huge. Always communicate your exact destination to drivers. If your location is not listed here, comment below, and we’ll provide directions.
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Do you have any idea how much plasma tv could cost me in alaba, currently at the state of nigeria economic, i want to know if there is any reasob of coming there or just leave it for now.because i live at ibadan
Things are cheap in alaba, according to the which product and size, you will get the real price when you get there yourself.
Are they selling untested laptops in alaba at cheap price?
Yes but you have to go deap. there ae many untested stuff there
Thanks for he help out sir
Can I get a direct bus from oshodi to alaba market without going through mile 2 or iyana ipaja?
No sir, you must have to go through any of these two in other to get to Alaba
Please do you or anyone else have an idea of the cost of purchasing and branding blank DVDs at Alaba Int’l Market?
Thank you
Pls can I get any fairly used 42 inches (TOKUMBO) plasma Tv of any product in Alaba international market and at what cost.?
how can I locate alaba from Agbara junction
where can we sell comedy cassette in alaba international market
Good job bro…but I can I get to alaba from ojodu berger?
I mean,how can I get to alaba from ojodu berger
Get bus from Berger to *Agege*. From there get bus to *Iyana Ipaja* from Iyana Ipaja get Bus to *Iyanoba* from Iyanoba get marua keke nape to *Alaba International*
Pls how do I get to Alaba international market from obalande. Pls cheapest and fastest route.
Wow! I am really educated, a very clear and vivde description.
That really help thanks a lot