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July 5 - July 9

Cheapest

LOS - Istanbul

$885

$826

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June 25 - July 9

LOS - Istanbul

$902

$853

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June 25 - July 2

LOS - Istanbul

$939

$853

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July 8 - July 15

LOS - Istanbul

$846

$854

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July 15 - July 20

LOS - Istanbul

$835

$858

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July 6 - July 9

LOS - Istanbul

$881

$859

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November 25 - November 30

LOS - Istanbul

$892

$863

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June 20 - June 24

Best

Earliest

LOS - Istanbul

$1,016

$863

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October 23 - October 30

LOS - Istanbul

$976

$865

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June 20 - June 30

Earliest

LOS - Istanbul

$918

$868

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Istanbul

Flights from Lagos to Istanbul cover a substantial distance of 4606 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lagos to Istanbul, fares typically range from $765–$1413, with a median of $939. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Istanbul, the data indicates that January stands out with a median fare of $667. February is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $683. Additionally, April offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $771.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; only 8.3% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Lagos to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 23h 25m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route, with most flights involving at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Istanbul

Regular price: $814 - $1,277

Prices for flights from Lagos to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Istanbul is between $814 and $1277. The current lowest deal is $826 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Jul 5-Jul 9.

now $826

Low $814

High $1,277

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $667. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1528. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $667

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,528

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Direct flights from Lagos to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Istanbul

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Istanbul

Lagos (LOS) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$954

$947

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Istanbul

Lagos (LOS) - Istanbul (IST)

Royal Air Maroc

$1,016

$978

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Istanbul

Lagos (LOS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,016

$863

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Istanbul

Lagos (LOS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ethiopian Airlines

$918

$868

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Istanbul

Lagos (LOS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,021

$946

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Istanbul

Lagos (LOS) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$955

$965

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lagos to Istanbul

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$1,016 → $863

15%

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$1,020 → $900

12%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$976 → $865

11%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$985 → $898

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Istanbul

Lagos - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Lagos to Istanbul are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $667

Historically, January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 23h 25m

Flights from Lagos to Istanbul typically take 23 hours and 25 minutes, with connecting options.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.3% of deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is an option for direct flights on the Lagos to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, about one deal per day.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a good option for flights from Lagos to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$826

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Lagos, offering good value for travelers.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$826

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival point for flights from Lagos to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$940

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider this major international hub for network redundancy, though it requires a domestic flight or high-speed train.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$1036

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

This is a strong alternative for Western-bound international flights, but it is located over 300km away.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$1001

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

This airport is geographically closest to Istanbul, but has very limited flight schedules.

📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$1161

Yenişehir (YEI)

This airport is close to Istanbul's Asian side, but has limited commercial flight options.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by road or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$1398

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

This is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (reachable by road, requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$932

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

75% AI deal score

$2,306

From LOS

Elite

Jun 27

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

$2,306

From LOS

Elite

Jun 27

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

$2,306

From LOS

Elite

Jun 27

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

$2,308

From LOS

Elite

Jun 27

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

Elite

Nov 02

Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,381

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Lagos to Istanbul is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $800. In contrast, tickets bought 0-6 days before departure averaged $1185, while those purchased 28-59 days out were around $1242. Planning your purchase within this optimal period can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lagos to Istanbul is considered to be $765 or less. The median price for this route was $939. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $1413 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $765 threshold can help secure a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Istanbul are January, February, and April. January typically sees a median price of $667, while February's median is around $683. April also offers competitive pricing with a median of $771. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $939 for this route.

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