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Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Lagos. The distance between Johannesburg and Lagos is 4529 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Air Peace Limited, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Lagos have 66 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
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South African Airways on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Air Peace Limited on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | Yes | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
| South African Airways | SAA | SA | No | No |
| Air Peace Limited | APK | P4 | Yes | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes | 0 0 |
Nigeria COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from South Africa can enter Nigeria, but there are restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Lagos?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Lagos takes around 6.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Lagos?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and Lagos is 4529 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Lagos?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Lagos. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Peace Limited, South African Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, East London, London, Windhoek, Hyderabad, Bloemfontein, New York, Accra, Nairobi, Bulawayo, Chennai, Lusaka, Mthatha, Dar es Salaam, Funchal, Livingstone.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lagos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lagos and London, Abuja, Manchester, Accra, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Dublin, Manila, Benin City, Singapore, Toronto, Birmingham, Jakarta, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Freetown, Kaduna, Kano, Uyo, Berlin.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Lagos?
The main airport in Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Cadjehoun, Benin, Ilorin International, Akure, Ibadan.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Lagos?
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