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Only Egyptair operates flights between Lagos and Cairo.

Flights from Lagos to Cairo usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lagos to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $668 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $741 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Lagos to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 1% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Lagos to Cairo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $659 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $903: a $244 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lagos to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square and City Stars. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Lagos to Cairo takes 5h 18m, covering 2,441 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lagos to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 7:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 8:03 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $744. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 37m, compared with 16h 10m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 17h 50m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Lagos (Eastern European Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Cairo range from $638 to $889, with an average of $744 over the past 12 months. Anything below $638 counts as a good deal.