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August 2 - August 30

Cheapest

NBO - Lagos

$782

$647

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August 23 - August 30

Best

NBO - Lagos

$890

$652

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July 3 - July 12

NBO - Lagos

$677

$657

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July 5 - July 12

NBO - Lagos

$688

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August 30 - September 6

NBO - Lagos

$890

$717

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July 6 - July 12

NBO - Lagos

$686

$717

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June 29 - July 5

NBO - Lagos

$645

$717

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June 26 - June 30

NBO - Lagos

$682

$720

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June 23 - June 28

Earliest

NBO - Lagos

$660

$722

Round trip

June 25 - July 9

NBO - Lagos

$624

$722

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Insights for flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Only 3% of recent fares from Nairobi to Lagos were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Lagos are significantly above the typical level. For cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos, you'll typically find prices ranging from $586–$814, with a median of $649. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating a consistently active market.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $601. Following closely are May, with a median of $627, and November, where the median fare is $640. Planning your travel during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Lagos takes approximately 14h 10m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3832 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 15.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos. For the remaining itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Lagos

Regular price: $675 - $1,306

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Nairobi to Lagos.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Lagos is between $675 and $1306. The current lowest deal is $646 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from August 2 to August 30, 2026.

now $646

Low $675

High $1,306

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Lagos is April, with a median price of $601. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1522. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $601

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,522

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lagos

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$705

$773

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$652

$812

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$652

$888

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$652

$786

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Uganda Airlines

$652

$817

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$673

$897

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 30

$890 → $652

27%

28 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 30

$782 → $646

17%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$911 → $788

14%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$911 → $791

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Nairobi to Lagos are above the typical level at $646.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $601.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 10m.

The median flight duration from Nairobi to Lagos is 14 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 15.1% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is an airline offering direct flights on the Nairobi to Lagos route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Lagos.

📍 ~15 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$646

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another departure point for flights from Nairobi to Lagos.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1138

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key arrival point for flights into Lagos, Nigeria.

📍 ~10 km from Lagos city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$646

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is a useful alternative as the closest international airport to Lagos with significant regional connectivity.

📍 ~100 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Seme international border)

💸 Flights from ~$1175

Ibadan (IBA)

Ibadan is a useful alternative as the closest domestic option within Nigeria, requiring no international border crossing.

📍 ~110 km from Lagos (accessible via the Lagos-Ibadan expressway)

💸 Flights from ~$1307

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International is a major international hub with extensive global network and excellent facilities.

📍 ~400 km from Lagos (requires crossing two international borders by land)

💸 Flights from ~$645

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is a major regional hub offering better international connectivity than many domestic Nigerian alternatives.

📍 ~230 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Benin border)

💸 Flights from ~$875

Port Harcourt International (PHC)

Port Harcourt International is a major Nigerian aviation hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~450 km from Lagos (primarily useful if LOS is completely bypassed)

💸 Flights from ~$970

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria

47% AI deal score

$5,078

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, travelers flying from Nairobi to Lagos have found the lowest average prices when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. The average price for this booking window was $637. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $806. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also showed a higher average price, at $970.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Lagos was considered to be $586 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $649. About 75% of prices observed were $814 or less, indicating that prices above this amount are on the higher end of the spectrum.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Lagos have been April, May, and November. In April, the median price was $601, while in May, it was $627. November also offered a relatively low median price of $640. The annual median price for this route was $649, suggesting these months are typically more affordable.

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Insights for flights from Nairobi to Lagos

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Lagos

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lagos

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi - Lagos route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in April for the best prices.

Flights typically take 14h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

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