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✈️ Cheap flights to Nigeria
Compare fares to Nigeria from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Murtala Muhammed Intl (LOS). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Nigeria
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS | Murtala Muhammed Intl | Lagos | Main |
| ABV | Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl | Abuja | Main |
| KAD | Kaduna Intl | Kaduna | Main |
| ENU | Akanu Ibiam Intl | Enegu | Main |
| BCU | Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State Intl | Bauchi | Main |
| ABB | Asaba Intl | Asaba | Main |
| ILR | General Tunde Idiagbon Intl | Ilorin/Ogbomosho | Main |
| KAN | Mallam Aminu Kano Intl | Kano | Main |
| PHC | Port Harcourt Intl | Port Harcourt | Main |
| SKO | Sadiq Abubakar III Intl | Sokoto | Main |
…and 14 more airports.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja are the main gateways. Land borders with Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon exist but can be unpredictable.
📅 Best time to fly to Nigeria
Best: November-February – the dry season, with fewer storms and easier travel.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and October – hot with occasional showers.
Avoid: June-September – heavy rains in the south can cause flooding and travel delays.
Weather by month in Lagos
- 32°Jan☀️
- 33°Feb⛅
- 33°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 29°Jun🌧
- 28°Jul🌧
- 28°Aug🌧
- 28°Sep🌧
- 30°Oct🌧
- 31°Nov⛅
- 32°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Nigeria
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Lagos | 5,003 km | 6 h 40 min | |
| New York → Lagos | 8,444 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Lagos | 12,418 km | 15 h 40 min | |
| Chicago → Lagos | 9,619 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Lagos | 9,052 km | 11 h 35 min | |
| San Francisco → Lagos | 12,554 km | 15 h 50 min | |
| Toronto → Lagos | 8,936 km | 11 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Lagos | 4,717 km | 6 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Lagos | 4,856 km | 6 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → Lagos | 5,895 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Lagos | 8,076 km | 10 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Lagos | 7,623 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Lagos | 11,168 km | 14 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Lagos | 15,525 km | 19 h 20 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Nigeria
- Lagos – Nigeria's commercial hub, with beaches, galleries, markets and nightlife.
- Abuja – A planned capital with Aso Rock, the National Mosque and Zuma Rock nearby.
- Osogbo – Home to the UNESCO-listed Osun Sacred Grove.
- Calabar – Known for its colonial history, carnival and primate conservation.
- Yankari National Park – Nigeria's best-known wildlife park, with natural springs.
- Obudu Plateau – Cool climate, rolling hills and waterfalls.
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Flights to Nigeria: questions
What is the main airport in Nigeria?
The main international airport is Murtala Muhammed Intl (LOS) in Lagos. Other airports with scheduled flights include Abuja (ABV), Kaduna (KAD), Enegu (ENU).
How long is the flight from London to Nigeria?
A nonstop flight from London to Lagos covers about 5,003 km and takes around 6 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Nigeria?
November-February – the dry season, with fewer storms and easier travel.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and October – hot with occasional showers.
Do I need a visa to fly to Nigeria?
It depends on your passport. See our Nigeria visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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