Nigeria · LOS
Flights to Lagos from the UK
Lagos is one of the busiest routes we handle, and one where fares swing hardest between airlines and travel dates. Most of our Lagos customers are visiting family, so we build itineraries around generous baggage and sensible connection times rather than the cheapest headline fare.
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Flights from the UK to Lagos
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)
Flight time
about 6h 30m direct from London
Best time to go
November to March, the dry season
Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Time zone
GMT+1
Country
Nigeria
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Lagos
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Lagos
London
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Lagos
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1 hour ahead of London · GMT+1
How long it takes to Lagos
Usually connecting through
The cheapest fare is often the longest journey. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Lagos from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow6h 30m
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
- LGWLondon Gatwick11h–14h
via Doha or Istanbul
- MANManchester11h–14h
via Doha or Istanbul
- BHXBirmingham11h–14h
via Doha or Istanbul
- EDIEdinburgh11h–14h
via Doha or Istanbul
- GLAGlasgow11h–14h
via Doha or Istanbul
Leaving from a regional airport usually means one stop — sometimes cheaper than the train to Heathrow, sometimes not. Ask us and we will price both.
Who flies to Lagos
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Before you travel to Lagos
Entry
Most nationalities, including British passport holders, arrange a visa before travelling. Nigerian visas take longer than most routes we handle, so start weeks ahead rather than days.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is an entry requirement. It becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so it cannot be left to the last week.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Lagos — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Lagos are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Lagos cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Lagos — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
The direct flight is about 6h 30m direct from London. With one stop it is typically 11–14 hours depending on the layover, so the cheapest ticket is often the longest day.
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