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Lagos.R 3,753 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,753, select.
Lagos.R 3,757 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,757, select.
Lagos.R 3,796 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,796, select.
Lagos.R 3,840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,840, select.
Lagos.R 3,969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,969, select.
Lagos.R 4,074 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,074, select.
Lagos.R 4,075 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,075, select.
Lagos.R 4,118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,118, select.

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Airports near Lagos

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Direct flights to Lagos

Frequently asked questions

Currently, South African Airways is the only airline that flies direct to Lagos.
The cheapest month to fly to Lagos is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lagos but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Lagos is R 7,326. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Lagos Airport is Friday, 8 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lagos is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Lagos.

Flying to Lagos

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,753
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time6 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week10

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How to find cheap flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is R 3,753. A return plane ticket to LOS right now is R 7,326.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to LOS rises or falls.

  • Lock in a bargain on tickets to Lagos, where Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Lagos. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.

  • Search for plane tickets to Murtala Muhammed International Airport that have one stop or more. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Lagos

  • May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Lagos.

  • If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LOS.

  • If you want to experience Lagos at its busiest, lock in your flights to LOS for June. Taking a trip during high seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times.

  • Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Lagos are typically less expensive.

  • With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), January is when Lagos is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.

  • August sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Want to avoid grey skies? January is the driest month in Lagos, averaging five days of rain.

  • Rain is more likely during June, which gets around 26 days of wet weather.

Flying to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): What you need to know

  • Travel to Lagos without any stops. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport:

  • If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your LOS plane ticket with Qatar Airways. Up to 75% of its flights into this hub arrive as planned.

  • LOS is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to LOS? These hotels near Murtala Muhammed International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:

  • Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in LOS. Find your ideal ride with Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and experience parts of Lagos that aren't in every guidebook.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport has an on-time performance of 65%. This number tracks how regularly flights from LOS arrive at their destination as planned.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Getting to central Lagos from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • Central Lagos is about 14 kilometres from LOS.

  • You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LOS.

  • Expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Lagos:

Lagos highlights

  • These leading attractions should be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Lagos:

    • Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park): Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.

    • Me and You Garden Resort: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Lagos. You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometres west of the centre.

    • Boat Cruise Ng: Want more reasons to visit Lagos? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 10 kilometres east of the city centre.

How to get to Abeokuta from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • The nearby city of Abeokuta is about 105 kilometres from LOS. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.

Travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Ikeja

  • Ikeja is another city that you can easily reach from Murtala Muhammed International Airport. It's about 2 kilometres away.

Explore more of Nigeria

  • Up for more exploring? Ibadan will add something special to your trip to Nigeria. It's about 113 kilometres north-east of Lagos and features Oyo State Cultural Centre, Alaro Central Mosque and Agodi Gardens.

  • Another city in Nigeria that has plenty of appeal is Benin City. From Lagos, it's around 257 kilometres east and offers top sights like Benin National Museum and Okomu National Park. Make time for botanical garden too.

  • Roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Lagos, Ilorin brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Botanical Garden, Funcity Family Park and Owu Waterfalls.

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