Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Lagos?

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos are available, making up 14.4% of all flights on this route. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Nairobi to Lagos?

The typical direct flight from Nairobi to Lagos has a median duration of 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3832 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 11 hours and 5 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight patterns for this route.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Nairobi to Lagos?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Nairobi to Lagos. Connecting flights had a median price of $633, while direct flights had a median price of $810. This represents a premium of 28% for direct flights. Direct flights constituted 15.1% of all flights on this route over a 90-day period.

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Nairobi to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Nairobi to Lagos are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos, prices typically range from $613–$819, with a median of $668. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting higher prices than usual for this route.

The typical journey time for flights from Nairobi to Lagos, including connections, is approximately 14h 10m. This duration reflects the common need for layovers on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stop.

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Lagos connect at least once, with only 14.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which travelers should factor into their travel plans.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $601, followed by May at $627, and November at $640. These months offer lower median prices compared to the overall average for the route.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Lagos

Regular price: $566 - $1,466

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

Regular prices for flights from Nairobi to Lagos typically range from $566 to $1466. The current lowest deal is $669 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 25.

now $669

Low $566

High $1,466

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to LOS 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Ethiopian Airlines

Qatar Airways

Rwandair Express

TAAG Angola Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lagos

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$671

$919

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$666

$919

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$819

$928

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$728

$873

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$811

$958

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$731

$873

One-way

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

6 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 7

$721 → $717

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

$850 → $855

6 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 10

$723 → $731

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$846 → $855

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Lagos are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 10m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal for $669

A recent deal with TAAG Angola Airlines was found for $669 from Oct 19-Oct 25.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Lagos are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

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 Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$712

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from Nairobi to Lagos.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$994

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights to Lagos from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$645

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, often used by Lagos residents.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,140

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Oct 04

Lagos, Nigeria

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$2,361

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$2,568

$1,822

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From NBO

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$2,658

$1,826

Save $832

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From NBO

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Oct 05

Lagos, Nigeria

83% AI deal score

$2,536

$1,867

Save $669

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 12

Lagos, Nigeria

83% AI deal score

$2,529

$1,867

Save $662

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From NBO

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Oct 09

Lagos, Nigeria

78% AI deal score

$2,475

$1,864

Save $611

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 05

Lagos, Nigeria

78% AI deal score

$2,475

$1,867

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 12

Lagos, Nigeria

78% AI deal score

$2,394

$1,867

Save $527

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Business Class

From NBO

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Lagos, Nigeria

78% AI deal score

$2,403

$1,867

Save $536

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Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 25

Lagos, Nigeria

78% AI deal score

$2,395

$1,867

Save $528

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Business Class

From NBO

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Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,315

$1,822

Save $493

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Business Class

From NBO

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Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,328

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, travelers flying from Nairobi to Lagos have found the lowest prices by booking between 7 and 13 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price was $637. Booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in a higher average price of $806. For those planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days in advance saw average prices rise to $970, based on observations over a 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Lagos was considered to be $613 or less. The median price for this route was $668. Prices typically ranged up to $819 for the higher end of deals observed over a 90-day period.

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, and in November it was $640. The annual median price for this route was $668, based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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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: $566 - $1,466

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

Regular prices for flights from Nairobi to Lagos typically range from $566 to $1466. The current lowest deal is $669 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 25.

now $669

Low $566

High $1,466

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

April

Cheapest

Flights from $601

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,522

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos

Ethiopian Airlines

Qatar Airways

Rwandair Express

TAAG Angola Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lagos

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$671

$919

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$666

$919

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Rwandair Express

$819

$928

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$728

$873

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$811

$958

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lagos

Nairobi (NBO) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$731

$873

One-way

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

6 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 7

$721 → $717

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

$850 → $855

6 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 10

$723 → $731

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$846 → $855

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

Nairobi - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Lagos are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 10m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal for $669

A recent deal with TAAG Angola Airlines was found for $669 from Oct 19-Oct 25.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Lagos are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

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 Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$712

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from Nairobi to Lagos.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$994

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights to Lagos from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$645

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, often used by Lagos residents.

Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,328

$1,822

Save $506

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 above the typical level

April offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 14h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal for $669

Deals are frequent on 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 early should I book Nairobi to Lagos flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Nairobi to Lagos cost?

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

Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Lagos?

What's the flight time from Nairobi to Lagos?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Nairobi to Lagos?

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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 above the typical level

April offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 14h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal for $669

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 04

Oct 09

Oct 02

Oct 05

Oct 12

Oct 09

Oct 05

Oct 12

Oct 04

Oct 25

Oct 12

Oct 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

How early should I book Nairobi to Lagos flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Nairobi to Lagos cost?

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