Are direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos always the best option?

Direct flights often offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Connecting flights, while taking longer, may sometimes be more affordable. Consider your priorities for time versus cost when choosing.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Lagos flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly help in finding cheaper flights. Prices often vary depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Lagos flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these can prevent surprises.

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Nairobi to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Fares for cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos typically range from $1161–$1721, with a median of $1435. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. New deals show up several times a week, so you have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this route.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $372. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median of $819, and December, where the median fare is $841. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

The journey from Nairobi to Lagos is considered a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3832 km. This classification means you can expect a flight duration that is longer than short-haul but typically shorter than long-haul international travel.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Lagos takes about 5h 15m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer, at 11h 15m. Only 1.3% of recent fares are for direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos, meaning most travelers will have at least two stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Lagos

Regular price: $527 - $1,195

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Lagos is typically between $527 and $1195. The current lowest deal is $715 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 16 to Nov 21.

now $715

Low $527

High $1,195

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to LOS is January, with a median price of $522. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1546. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $522

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,546

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lagos

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Emirates Airlines

$818

$1,486

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$823

$971

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$565

$993

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$594

$993

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$568

$997

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$568

$997

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 2

$845 → $724

14%

6 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 2

$830 → $741

11%

7 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 3

$831 → $743

11%

12 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 20

$783 → $717

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Lagos are near the typical level, with a median price of $1435.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $372, followed by July at $819.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 15m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Nairobi to Lagos is 5h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 1.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways has offered direct flights on the Nairobi to Lagos route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Lagos appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$684

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the primary arrival airport for Lagos, Nigeria.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$643

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is the closest international airport to Lagos and a major regional hub for West African travel.

📍 ~100 km from Lagos (requires a land border crossing at Seme, which can be time-consuming and requires valid travel documents for Benin)

💸 Flights from ~$1,096

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Jan 08

Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$2,138

$1,436

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Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,292

$1,792

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From NBO

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Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,265

$1,799

Save $466

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,294

$1,799

Save $495

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,265

$1,799

Save $466

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Business Class

From NBO

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Jan 03

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$1,890

$1,606

Save $284

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$2,265

$1,962

Save $303

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Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$2,292

$1,962

Save $330

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Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$2,266

$1,962

Save $304

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Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$2,277

$1,962

Save $315

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$2,286

$1,962

Save $324

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, typically several weeks or months before your intended departure, can often result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Last-minute bookings usually carry a higher cost.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always applicable, checking surrounding airports might provide more flexibility. It's a good strategy to broaden your search for better deals.

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Nairobi to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Lagos

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Lagos

Regular price: $527 - $1,195

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Lagos is typically between $527 and $1195. The current lowest deal is $715 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 16 to Nov 21.

now $715

Low $527

High $1,195

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

January

Cheapest

Flights from $522

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,546

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lagos

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Emirates Airlines

$818

$1,486

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$823

$971

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$565

$993

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$594

$993

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$568

$997

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Kenya Airways

$568

$997

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 2

$845 → $724

14%

6 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 2

$830 → $741

11%

7 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 3

$831 → $743

11%

12 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 20

$783 → $717

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Lagos are near the typical level, with a median price of $1435.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $372, followed by July at $819.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 15m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Nairobi to Lagos is 5h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 1.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways has offered direct flights on the Nairobi to Lagos route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Lagos appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$684

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the primary arrival airport for Lagos, Nigeria.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$643

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is the closest international airport to Lagos and a major regional hub for West African travel.

Lagos, Nigeria

76% AI deal score

$2,286

$1,962

Save $324

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi to Lagos: Overview

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 near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 5h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly 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

Best Elite deals to Lagos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

Are direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Lagos flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Lagos flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Lagos from other cities

Nairobi to Lagos: Overview

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 near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 5h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly 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

Best Elite deals to Lagos

Jan 08

Nov 06

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Jan 03

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Lagos?