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Wed, Oct 21
Chicago ORDLagos LOS
£460
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Fri, Oct 23
Chicago ORDLagos LOS
£462
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Sun, Oct 25
Chicago ORDLagos LOS
£462
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Sun, Oct 25
Chicago ORDLagos LOS
£537
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Mon, Oct 19
Chicago ORDLagos LOS
£537
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Wed, Oct 21
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Fri, Oct 23 – Wed, Oct 28
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£820
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Wed, Oct 21 – Wed, Oct 28
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£828
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Fri, Oct 23 – Thu, Oct 29
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£849
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Mon, Oct 19 – Mon, Oct 26
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£887
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Fri, Oct 23 – Wed, Oct 28
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£913
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Wed, Oct 21 – Sun, Oct 25
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How much do flights to Lagos cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£460

Cheapest round-trip

£820

Average round-trip

£1,193

Most popular airline

Royal Air Maroc

Getting from Lagos airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and BRT.

Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), located approximately 22 km north of Lagos Island and Victoria Island, the main business and commercial districts. The airport handles both international and domestic flights. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on Lagos traffic conditions, which can be severe during peak hours. Most travelers heading to Lagos Island, Victoria Island, or Ikeja can expect travel times ranging from 30 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-120 min

₦15,000 – ₦25,000; NGN 15,000–25,000 (USD 10–17); fixed rates to major areas

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

safe door-to-door service

45-120 min

₦8,000 – ₦20,000; NGN 8,000–20,000 (USD 5–13); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

45-120 min

₦7,000 – ₦18,000; NGN 7,000–18,000 (USD 5–12); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget ride-hailing option

60-150 min

₦500 – ₦1,000; NGN 500–1,000 (USD 0.30–0.65); requires taxi to BRT stop

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-120 min

₦30,000 – ₦60,000; NGN 30,000–60,000 (USD 20–40); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

45-120 min

₦25,000 – ₦80,000; NGN 25,000–80,000 (USD 17–53) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexible travel plans

Notes:

  • Prices in NGN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Lagos traffic can be extremely heavy, especially during morning (7–10 AM) and evening (4–8 PM) rush hours. Journey times can double or triple during peak periods.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the terminals with fixed rates to major destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt) are widely used and generally considered safe. Pickup points are designated at the airport.
  • The BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) does not serve the airport directly; travelers need to take a taxi or ride-hailing service to the nearest BRT stop in Ikeja.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Lagos

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Murtala Muhammed International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lagos Island

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Lagos

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Lagos

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Lagos. The most popular airlines for this route are Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Chicago and Lagos have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.

What are the most popular routes to and from Lagos?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lagos and London, Manchester, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Accra, Owerri, Benin City, Asaba, Enugu, Bristol, Leeds, Dubai, Kano, Cape Town, Monrovia, Northern Cyprus, Nairobi, New York, Istanbul, Uyo.

Which airports are there in Chicago?

Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

What airports are near Chicago?

The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

What airports are near Lagos?

The main airport in Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Cadjehoun, Akure, Ilorin International, Ibadan.

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Lagos?

Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Lagos with Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Lagos?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Lagos, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Chicago and Lagos?

Traveling between Chicago and Lagos, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Chicago?

There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard

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