Cheap flights from Shanghai to Lagos from £491

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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£491
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Thu, May 28
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£514
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£518
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£543
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Wed, May 27
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£543
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Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£568
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Sun, May 31 – Sun, Jun 7
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£912
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£1,054
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£1,078
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGLagos LOS
£1,093
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
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£1,095
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How much do flights to Lagos cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£491

Cheapest round-trip

£912

Average round-trip

£1,324

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Murtala Muhammed International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lagos Island

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Lagos

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

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
194
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
87%
29°C27°C
23 May
85%
29°C27°C
Sunday
17 May
85%
30°C27°C
24 May
87%
28°C27°C
Monday
18 May
89%
29°C25°C
25 May
86%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
29°C27°C
26 May
89%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
20 May
29°C27°C
27 May
88%
28°C26°C
Thursday
21 May
81%
29°C27°C
28 May
83%
29°C26°C
Friday
22 May
88%
29°C27°C
29 May
86%
29°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Lagos. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Egyptair, and Spring Airlines. Shanghai and Lagos have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Lagos?
The main airport in Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Ilorin International, Cadjehoun, Ibadan, Akure.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Lagos?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Lagos with Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Egyptair, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Lagos?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Lagos?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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