Cheap flights from Manchester to Lagos from £269

If you are seeking flights from Manchester UK to Lagos Nigeria you should know that all flights will originate from Manchester Airport (MAN), the city’s only international airport hub. Located about 8.2 miles (13 km) from Central Manchester, Manchester Airport is the third busiest airport in the UK by passenger volume and uses three terminals, two of which (Terminals 1 and 2) are used for international flights, such as air service to Lagos from Manchester. Your flight will be bound for Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Ikeja, which is the largest international airport in Nigeria by size and passenger volume, as well as one of the busiest airports on the African continent by the same statistics. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) from Lagos city centre and has two terminals, one of which is used exclusively for international flights.

Unfortunately, direct flights from Manchester to Lagos are not currently available. However, you can book passage onboard one of several airlines that provides one-stop flights between the two cities. KLM, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are three such airlines that offer frequent service from point of origin to point of destination. KLM flights from Manchester Airport involve stopovers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and British Airways flights from Manchester stopover at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), while Turkish Airlines flights connect via Istanbul Airport (IST) en route to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport.

KLM flights from Manchester to Lagos include a lengthy stopover of over five hours at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport which accounts for nearly half of the total trip time (over 13 hours) but this results in a cheaper fare than many of its competitors. Stopover times at Istanbul Airport for Turkish Airlines flights average about two and a half hours with fares marginally higher in some cases than KLM. Comparatively, British Airways flights have some of the shortest stopover times on average (about one and half hours) of all connecting flights and with one of the fastest flight times overall (just under 10 hours) but with prices about 40% higher than the lowest price offered by KLM.

As a citizen of the UK you will need a visa and valid passport in order to enter Nigeria. Be advised that you must show proof of a hotel booking and evidence of sufficient funds (such as a recent bank statement) to cover the costs of your stay in the country in order to apply for a Nigerian tourist visa. Applications to consular offices will cost about £20 for normal service (about five working days) or about £70 for expedited service, which takes about one business day, but if you are travelling for business then your visa is free of charge.

Airlines like KLM and Turkish Airlines fly from Manchester to Lagos in about 23h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 15m. Manchester and Lagos are separated by a distance of 3245 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

According to our current data, Kenya Airways (£352), Qatar Airways (£363), and Egyptair (£465) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Lagos. You may be able to fly from Manchester to Lagos for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £270. Users have also found prices from £289 and £370 on Royal Air Maroc and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

Most of the time, Manchester to Lagos flights that have stopovers will stop in Cairo. Amsterdam is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Manchester to Lagos. Casablanca comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Manchester to Lagos flights.

Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg can be accessed by travelling approximately 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Amsterdam can hire a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about £37 per day.

Most Casablanca visitors opt to spend their time at Casablanca Twin Center, Central Market, and Sacré Coeur Church. Casablanca Twin Center, Central Market and Sacré Coeur Church are located about 15.3 mi, 15.8 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Casablanca Mohamed V if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Casablanca in need of a car hire can book one at Casablanca Mohamed V for about £26.

Manchester to Lagos flights have a stopover in Istanbul the least frequently. Manchester to Lagos flights stopping in Addis Ababa are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Manchester to Lagos flights.

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lagos (average of £454). Flying from Manchester to Lagos in July is currently the most expensive (average of £576). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.