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How much do flights to Lagos cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£762

Nonstop flights in March

£438 – £734

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

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
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Murtala Muhammed International
Average flights per week
261
Flight distance
3836 km
Worth visiting
Lagos Island

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
Kenya Airways
1121111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
Kenya Airways
1111121
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
Kenya Airways
1121211
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 30.03Tue 31.03Wed 01.04Thu 02.04Fri 03.04Sat 04.04Sun 05.04
Kenya Airways
1121111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Lagos

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
RwandairRWDWBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Lagos

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C25°C
February32°C26°C
March32°C27°C
April32°C27°C
May31°C26°C
June29°C25°C
July27°C24°C
August27°C23°C
September28°C24°C
October29°C25°C
November31°C25°C
December32°C25°C
Hottest Month
32°C
January
Coldest month
23°C
August
Sunny days
192
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Mar
89%
30°C28°C
21 Mar
85%
30°C28°C
Sunday
15 Mar
88%
30°C28°C
22 Mar
87%
30°C28°C
Monday
16 Mar
86%
30°C28°C
23 Mar
82%
30°C28°C
Tuesday
17 Mar
87%
30°C28°C
24 Mar
30°C28°C
Wednesday
18 Mar
89%
30°C28°C
25 Mar
89%
30°C28°C
Thursday
19 Mar
88%
30°C28°C
26 Mar
83%
30°C28°C
Friday
20 Mar
86%
30°C28°C
27 Mar
73%
29°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Lagos. The distance between Nairobi and Lagos is 3836 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Rwandair. Nairobi and Lagos have 261 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Lagos?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Lagos takes around 5.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Lagos?
The flight distance between Nairobi and Lagos is 3836 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Lagos?
Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Lagos. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.
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, New York, Istanbul, Uyo, Doha.
Which airports are there in Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
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.
Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Lagos?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Lagos with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Rwandair.
When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Lagos?
What flights operate between Nairobi and Lagos?
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How many airports are there near Lagos?
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