Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Lagos is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 19 London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, pick the 10:10 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:30 with Virgin Atlantic.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to LOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Lagos (and perhaps some other great parts of Nigeria!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is British Airways.
Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to LOS flights, with 71.19% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LHR and LOS:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
R 7,087 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,287. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to LOS.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LOS if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car and discover Lagos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Murtala Muhammed International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Lagos. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lagos in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to LOS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Lagos, now it's time to explore other parts of Nigeria. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to check off its leading attractions. From Agodi Gardens to Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos, Port Harcourt is another essential stop in Nigeria. No visit is complete without checking out Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.
