Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lagos six hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your RDU to LOS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and LOS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
At the moment, R 11,502 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 20,338. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to LOS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport.
Finding cheap flights from RDU to LOS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Pick up a Lagos Airport rental car and discover Lagos and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Lagos Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Lagos in March.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lagos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to LOS in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've done Lagos, now it's time to explore other parts of Nigeria. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to check off its leading attractions. From Oyo State Cultural Centre to Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos, Port Harcourt is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Experience major highlights starting with St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park.
