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Cheap flights to Lagos from £423

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — LOS
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Lagos in 2024

Find the latest flights to Lagos in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£681

Return from

£555

One-way from

£291
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Lagos Murtala Muhammed
One-way flight from London to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)

Cheap flights to Lagos in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Lagos in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Lagos in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Mon 22/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£811
Sun 5/516:40IAD - LOS
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4£831
Mon 22/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 17/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£835
Mon 22/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£843
Mon 22/422:00JFK - LOS
2 stops33h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 17/513:40LOS - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4£857
Thu 25/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£859
Sat 4/516:40IAD - LOS
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4£863
Thu 25/416:45IAD - LOS
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£867
Thu 18/416:45IAD - LOS
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£875

Lagos 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Lagos in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 895,763 searches and data were last updated on 19 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Lagos in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 30/1211:35ORD - LOS
1 stop25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/121:55LOS - ORD
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£708
Tue 20/811:25ORD - LOS
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/920:55LOS - ORD
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£710
Thu 22/811:25ORD - LOS
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/920:55LOS - ORD
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£734
Wed 30/1021:30ORD - LOS
1 stop40h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/1121:55LOS - ORD
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£740
Sat 24/820:30ORD - LOS
1 stop40h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/920:55LOS - ORD
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£743
Tue 20/811:25ORD - LOS
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/920:55LOS - ORD
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£770
Mon 2/921:15ORD - LOS
1 stop30h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/923:55LOS - ORD
2 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£780
Thu 22/811:25ORD - LOS
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/920:55LOS - ORD
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£793
Mon 28/1021:15JFK - LOS
1 stop25h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 1/1105:10LOS - JFK
1 stop19h 05mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 18/4£798

Flights to Lagos departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Lagos, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Lagos. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Sun 28/416:45IAD - LOS
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£811
Thu 25/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£835
Sat 27/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 20/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£843
Thu 25/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£859
Thu 25/416:45IAD - LOS
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£867
Sat 27/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 18/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£875
Sun 28/421:05IAD - LOS
1 stop30h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 21/518:35LOS - IAD
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4£920
Wed 24/421:45IAD - LOS
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/520:55LOS - IAD
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4£931
Wed 24/410:55IAD - LOS
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 17/511:45LOS - IAD
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4£950

One-way flights to Lagos

Explore one-way flight options to Lagos for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Lagos. Book a round-trip flight to Lagos instead by using the search form above.
Wed 17/710:05IAD - LOS
2 stops30h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/4£423
Mon 29/415:40IAD - LOS
2 stops21h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£859
Tue 24/916:10LGA - LOS
2 stops21h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4£860
Tue 2/717:43IAD - LOS
2 stops19h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4£915
Wed 24/421:00LGA - LOS
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£918
Sat 15/618:45IAD - LOS
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Deal found 18/4£983
Mon 17/610:59LGA - LOS
1 stop18h 06mDelta
Deal found 17/4£1,137
Tue 30/418:25IAD - LOS
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£1,154
Wed 24/409:00LGA - LOS
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Deal found 18/4£1,278

Direct flights to Lagos

Sat 4/518:25IAD - LOS
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/523:55LOS - IAD
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£1,247
Thu 30/518:00IAD - LOS
Nonstop10h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 21/623:55LOS - IAD
Nonstop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£1,548
Thu 4/718:00IAD - LOS
Nonstop10h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/723:55LOS - IAD
Nonstop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£1,568
Tue 21/518:25IAD - LOS
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/523:55LOS - IAD
Nonstop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£1,708
Thu 11/718:00IAD - LOS
Nonstop10h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/823:55LOS - IAD
Nonstop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£1,768

Average price of flights to Lagos by month

Plan your trip to Lagos by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Lagos is currently £947 while a return flight costs £914. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Lagos (average of £834). Flying to Lagos in December will prove the most costly (average of £1,245). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£751

February

£724

March

£705

April

£669

May

£675

June

£686

July

£889

August

£820

September

£702

October

£701

November

£698

December

£999

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Lagos by month

Plan your trip to Lagos by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LOS

Temperature

25 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lagos, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Lagos?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

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.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Lagos?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Lagos should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Lagos

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lagos. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lagos. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Lagos, see what other customers have to say about Egypt Air, Brussels Airlines and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
1,641 reviews
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
49 reviews
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.8
Good
2,091 reviews
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.7
Good
750 reviews
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

What is good to know if travelling to Lagos?

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.

  • 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.

  • What does LOS mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LOS flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos?

    Most people fly into Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) if they book a flight to Lagos. Murtala Muhammed is conveniently located just 5.0 mi from Lagos’s city center. There are 3 flights from London to Murtala Muhammed per day from 16 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lagos if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lagos on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lagos?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lagos.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lagos?

    Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lagos. One-way flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport typically cost £47, while return flights cost around £65.

  • How much is a return flight to Lagos?

    A return flight to Lagos will typically cost around £165, however they can be found for as little as £81.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lagos depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lagos, London offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport?

    Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport (0.0 mi away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport).

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