Cheap flights from Lagos to Istanbul from £380

Cheap flights from Lagos to Istanbul from £380

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Fri, Apr 3
Lagos LOSIstanbul IST
£380
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Sun, Apr 5
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£380
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Wed, Apr 1
Lagos LOSIstanbul IST
£406
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Sat, Apr 4
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£406
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Mon, Mar 30
Lagos LOSIstanbul IST
£433
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Thu, Apr 2
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Wed, Apr 1 – Mon, Apr 6
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£700
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Sun, Apr 5 – Fri, Apr 10
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£748
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Sun, Apr 5 – Thu, Apr 9
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£748
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Fri, Apr 3 – Thu, Apr 9
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Sun, Apr 5 – Sat, Apr 11
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£749
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£380

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£695

Cheapest round-trip

£700

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in March

£396 – £639

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Murtala Muhammed International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4611 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Lagos to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
Turkish Airlines
1211212
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
Turkish Airlines
1122211
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
Turkish Airlines
1121122
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
Turkish Airlines
2122122
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Lagos to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EgyptairMSRMSYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Mar
10°C6°C
14 Mar
10°C7°C
Sunday
8 Mar
9°C5°C
15 Mar
10°C8°C
Monday
9 Mar
10°C6°C
16 Mar
11°C7°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
11°C6°C
17 Mar
11°C8°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
11°C6°C
18 Mar
11°C7°C
Thursday
12 Mar
11°C8°C
19 Mar
11°C7°C
Friday
13 Mar
11°C6°C
20 Mar
11°C6°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Lagos and Istanbul is 4611 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, Pegasus, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Lagos and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Lagos to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Istanbul takes around 6.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Lagos and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Lagos and Istanbul is 4611 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lagos and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Lagos and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lagos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lagos and London, Abuja, Benin City, Manchester, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Accra, Asaba, Enugu, Cape Town, Belfast, Kano, Warri, Johannesburg, Ilorin, Monrovia, Jeddah, Uyo, Akure, Nairobi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
What airports are near Lagos?
The main airport in Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Cadjehoun, Ilorin International, Ibadan, Akure.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
Which airlines fly between Lagos and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Lagos and Istanbul with Egyptair, Pegasus, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Lagos and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lagos and Istanbul, 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.
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