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

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 4:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 5:20 am.

The flight takes about 6h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Lagos:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Lagos takes 6h 45m, covering 3,108 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from London to Lagos range from $836 to $1,300, with an average of $1,027 over the past 12 months. Anything below $836 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $1,027 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $826 round-trip via Cairo (CAI), compared to $1,098 for nonstop.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Peace has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Lagos flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 97% on time
• Air Peace: 85% on time
• British Airways: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $86–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Lagos flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $499, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Lagos may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Lagos route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from London to Lagos. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,033 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,079, a difference of $46.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Lagos. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Peace
• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 45m, compared with 10h 08m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 10h 40m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Among airlines operating London to Lagos flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Air Peace: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

A few bus options are available for transfer from the airport to Lagos city centre. LOS Supershuttle serves the city centre but can also drop you off at some of the major hotels. Go Airport Shuttles will take you to the city centre. Public Lagos BRT buses have several lines that go from airport to different locations in the Lagos state.

You will find taxi ranks outside of both domestic and international terminals at the Lagos airport. A trip to city centre takes about 30 mins and should cost around 5000 NGN (about 11 GBP), depending on the time and exact distance you’re travelling. You can also use ridesharing services such as Uber to travel to and from the airport.

While there are no hotels inside the airport, there are 3 hotels within close proximity. Blue Lodge Hotel is 300m from the airport and offers a free shuttle service between 8am and 5pm on Monday to Friday, and has day rooms available from 15000 NGN (about 33 GBP) for 6 hours max. Golden Tulip Essential Lagos Airport Hotel is 5 minutes from the airport and also has an airport shuttle available. Ibis Lagos Airport is 5 minutes away from the airport but offers no shuttle service.

If you need to freshen up, there are showers available in most lounges. There are five lounges in the International Terminal, two lounges in Arrivals, and two lounges in the Domestic Terminal. Most of these lounges are accessible only through lounge membership programs, however all passengers can access the Gabfol Lounges, which are in both International and Domestic terminals, by purchasing a prepaid lounge pass.