Cheap Flights to Lagos
Flights to Lagos in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
| Average price | £533 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £353 | From London to Lagos Murtala Muhammed |
| One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) |
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The cheapest ticket to Lagos found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Murtala Muhammed Airport?
Average Lagos Murtala Muhammed flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month.
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LON - LOS Price
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£511 - £1,107
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LOS Temperature
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28 - 33 °C
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LOS Rainfall
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0 - 78 mm
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Peak season:
Book flights to Lagos and join other sun-worshippers getting a dose of vitamin D on the city’s fine beaches. Situated on the Gulf of Guinea, Lagos is Nigeria’s (and indeed Africa’s) largest city and home to over 5 million people. Known for its beaches, nightlife and shopping (markets and malls), a holiday in Lagos will never be dull. This is the cultural and economical powerhouse of Africa so whether it’s arts and music, or museums and restaurants you’re after, Lagos will deliver. In saying that, it probably isn’t a destination for a family holiday. The weather in Lagos is consistently hot throughout the year with temperatures averaging from the mid-20Cs to the mid-30Cs. Lagos receives most of its tourism between October and January, the population tends to double in the summer. February and March are the hottest months and you can get accommodation bargains after the tourist season ends. Easter and Ramadan are busy times requiring travellers to book their flight tickets a couple of months in advance.
Off season:
The rainy seasons (April to July / October to November) are a great time to find the cheapest flights to Nigeria. The wettest month is June, so hotel rates dip to attract visiting tourists who don’t mind the hot, steamy weather.
When is the best time to book a flight to Lagos?
The best time to take flights to Lagos is during the dry season from August to September or December to March. Many travellers also want to experience the Nigerian culture, so visiting during one of the festivals is recommended, such as The Lagos Black Heritage Festival in April. Bear in mind that flight tickets can be higher during special events so if you are looking for a cheap flights to Lagos, it is better to avoid these periods.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Lagos?
At the moment, Monday is the most economical day to take a flight to Lagos. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Lagos?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the morning when visiting Lagos. Generally the prices will increase for flights at midday as these tend to have higher demand.
How long is the flight to Lagos?
Flights from London to Lagos: 6 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from Manchester to Lagos: 9 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham to Lagos: 9 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Lagos: 9 hours 15 minutes.
Which airlines operate flights to Lagos?
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the two main airlines that operate flights from London to Lagos. Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, has daily flights from Heathrow to Lagos. If flying from any other UK city it will involve a connecting flight.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the major airport where flights to Lagos land. The airport is situated on the northern outskirts of Lagos, 18 miles from the city centre. Once your Lagos flight lands, the easiest way to get to town from the airport is a taxi but make sure you see the driver’s ID and agree your fare before the start of the journey. Many hotels should also be able to arrange a shuttle bus so contact your hotel in advance.
Lagos airport overview
Named after the country’s former military head of state, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is located 22km (14 miles) north-west of the city of Lagos, Nigeria. The airport comprises an international terminal and a domestic terminal, separated by a distance of 1km (0.6 miles); the slightly newer International terminal was modelled after Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
Although fairly outdated and weathered, improvements have been made throughout the airport over recent years. All amenities have been restored and previously faulty facilities, including air conditioning and luggage belts, have been repaired. There are plans to expand the arrivals and departures halls in order to cope with the ever-increasing number of passengers visiting the airport each year.
Murtala Muhammed International is on its way to becoming a more efficient airport for its visitors. It can be quite chaotic at times; however, the staff are generally friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean. Be cautious during your stay, though, as pickpockets are rife both at Murtala Muhammed International and in Lagos.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos?
Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), located 5.0 mi from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lagos.
How popular are flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) this year?
There has been a 29% increase in demand for Lagos, Lagos flights over the last year.
