Can I fly direct from Lagos to Nairobi?

Direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi are not common. Historically, only 6% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one stop.

Should I set a price alert for Lagos to Nairobi flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Lagos to Nairobi have been classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a favorable fare, as it allows them to be notified when prices change over time.

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To Nairobi

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Q: How long is the flight from Lagos to Nairobi?

The direct flight from Lagos to Nairobi typically takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 3832 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 12 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

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Lagos to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Right now, the share of recent fares from Lagos to Nairobi classified as a good price is 0%. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Lagos to Nairobi, fares typically range from $877 to $1604, with a median price of $1252. Currently, fares are above the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $669. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $687, and May, where the median fare is $721. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Nairobi connect at least once. Only 6% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, meaning most travelers will have multiple connections on their journey.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Nairobi? A typical journey from Lagos to Nairobi takes approximately 22h 20m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this medium-haul route, which covers a distance of 3832 km.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Nairobi

Regular price: $573 - $1,196

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

Regular prices for flights from Lagos to Nairobi typically range from $573 to $1196. The current lowest deal is $747 on Kayak, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 23.

now $747

Low $573

High $1,196

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to NBO is April, with a median price of $669. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1498. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $669

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,498

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Nairobi

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$745

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$643

$745

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$746

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$683

$746

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$714

$708

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$785

$749

One-way

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

8 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 8

$954 → $850

11%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

$754 → $668

11%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$781 → $725

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

$823 → $767

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Lagos - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LOS to NBO are above the typical level, with a median of $1252.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $669 for flights from LOS to NBO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 20m

The median flight duration from Lagos to Nairobi is 22 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6% of recent flights from LOS to NBO are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is a direct flight provider on the Lagos to Nairobi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Lagos to Nairobi are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~9 km from Lagos city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$671

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Lagos to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$671

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$3,248

$1,802

Save $1,446

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Nov 03

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$3,164

$1,815

Save $1,349

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Nov 23

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$3,213

$1,815

Save $1,398

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Nov 15

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$3,129

$1,723

Save $1,406

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Sep 08

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$2,612

$1,808

Save $804

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Sep 04

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$2,872

$1,879

Save $993

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Oct 03

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$2,541

$1,725

Save $816

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Sep 28

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$2,494

$1,808

Save $686

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Sep 16

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$2,491

$1,810

Save $681

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Sep 02

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$2,594

$1,815

Save $779

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Sep 04

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$2,752

$1,879

Save $873

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Lagos to Nairobi is typically between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $900. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with an average of $1377 for flights booked 60+ days out. Conversely, waiting until the last minute can also result in higher costs, with flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaging $1010.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Lagos to Nairobi was considered to be $877 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1252. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1604 or less. By comparing potential fares to these historical benchmarks, travelers can better assess the value of a ticket.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Nairobi have been April, March, and May. In April, the median price was $669, while March saw a median of $687. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $721. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1252 for this route, indicating a favorable period for booking.

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Lagos to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Nairobi

Regular price: $573 - $1,196

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

Regular prices for flights from Lagos to Nairobi typically range from $573 to $1196. The current lowest deal is $747 on Kayak, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 23.

now $747

Low $573

High $1,196

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to NBO is April, with a median price of $669. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1498. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $669

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,498

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Nairobi

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$745

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$643

$745

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$746

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$683

$746

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$714

$708

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$785

$749

One-way

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

8 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 8

$954 → $850

11%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

$754 → $668

11%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$781 → $725

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

$823 → $767

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Lagos - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LOS to NBO are above the typical level, with a median of $1252.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $669 for flights from LOS to NBO.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 20m

The median flight duration from Lagos to Nairobi is 22 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6% of recent flights from LOS to NBO are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is a direct flight provider on the Lagos to Nairobi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Lagos to Nairobi are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~9 km from Lagos city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$671

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Lagos to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$671

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for international travelers to East Africa.

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$2,752

$1,879

Save $873

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Cheap Flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Today’s best flight deals from Lagos to Nairobi

Lagos to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Lagos - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Flights typically take 22h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Lagos main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

When should I buy Lagos to Nairobi tickets?

How do I know if a Lagos to Nairobi flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Lagos to Nairobi?

Can I fly direct from Lagos to Nairobi?

How long is the flight from Lagos to Nairobi?

Should I set a price alert for Lagos to Nairobi flights?

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Flights to Nairobi from other cities

Lagos to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Lagos - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Flights typically take 22h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Lagos main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Nov 22

Nov 09

Nov 03

Nov 23

Nov 15

Sep 08

Sep 04

Oct 03

Sep 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

When should I buy Lagos to Nairobi tickets?

How do I know if a Lagos to Nairobi flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Lagos to Nairobi?