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Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Nigeria to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Nigeria?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Nigeria from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Abuja, at $532 round-trip. The most popular route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lagos (LOS) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $806.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Nigeria?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria is February, when tickets cost $662 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,178 and $937 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nigeria?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nigeria is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,454 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nigeria is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,492.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Nigeria?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Nigeria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to Nigeria, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Nigeria?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria is Abuja Airport (ABV), with an average flight price of $662.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$423
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lagos

FAQs for booking flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria

  • Are direct flights to Nigeria available?

    If you are looking for direct flights from the UK to Nigeria, there are a couple of options available. You can fly direct from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja with British Airways. It is also possible to fly direct from Heathrow to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with Virgin Atlantic. Both of these options take just over 6h. On most other flights from UK airports to Nigeria your journey will include at least one layover.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Nigeria?

    UK passengers must have a valid visa and a UK passport before travelling to Nigeria. You can apply for a visa in advance of your trip with the Nigeria High Commission. Your passport should also be valid for at least 6 months when you arrive in the country.

  • Is public transport available at Nigeria airports?

    Passengers arriving at Nigeria airports will find taxis available at the terminals. Taxi fares in Nigeria are usually affordable and are a good option for tourists who are unfamiliar with public transport networks. A taxi from Lagos Airport to Lagos city centre usually costs around ₦2,700 (£5) and takes around 20min. Meanwhile, a taxi from Abuja Airport to Abuja city centre costs around ₦4,900 (£9) and takes roughly 35min. Passengers arriving at Abuja Airport can also take the train to the city centre for around ₦1,000 (£2).

  • Where should I fly to if I want to visit multiple destinations in Nigeria?

    If you plan to visit multiple cities in Lagos, it is a good idea to fly to Abuja Airport and then take domestic flights from there. Abuja is centrally located, and Abuja airport offers cheap direct flights to many nearby cities, such as Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Asaba, that cannot be easily reached from the UK.

  • What are popular stopovers on flights from UK to Nigeria?

    Popular stopovers on flights to Nigeria include a transfer at Cairo Airport (CAI), with Egypt Air on journeys from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lagos Airport (LOS) and also from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Abuja Airport (ABV). Alternatively, on a flight with Lufthansa from London City Airport (LCY) or LHR to ABV, you are likely to stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

  • Is there internet on board flights from UK to Nigeria?

    If you need to work during your flight to Nigeria, you should look for an airline that offers internet. For instance, British Airways and Lufthansa provide Wi-Fi to passengers at an additional cost. In contrast, Royal Air Maroc provides free internet connectivity for wireless in-flight entertainment.

  • Which airports are hubs for airlines that fly to Nigeria?

    If you choose to fly with British Airways, you will benefit from the fact that its hub airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR). This means that you’ll enjoy more frequent direct flights to Nigeria, as well as lower cost fares.

  • How much luggage can you take on board flights to Nigeria?

    Airlines have different baggage policies for flights. For instance, British Airways and Egypt Air allows one item of cabin luggage and two checked items on board flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abuja Airport (ABV). On the same route, Air France allow one cabin bag and one checked item, whereas Ethiopian Air normally allows one item of cabin baggage on board. However, if you want a checked bag, you’ll need to pay more.

  • Are flights likely to cost more around Calabar Carnival?

    Calabar Carnival is an annual street party which is a month-long event taking place in December. If you plan to fly to Nigeria during these dates, you can expect to pay more for flights. Unless you need to travel in December, it’s better to fly on a different month for cheaper tickets.

  • Are flights likely to be more expensive during Ramadan?

    With a large proportion of Nigerians celebrating Ramadan, you can expect flight tickets to be more expensive during this holy month. This is because many people will fly to be with family on this important occasion. Unless you’re celebrating Ramadan in Nigeria, it’s recommended to travel during a different period for cheaper tickets.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Nigeria?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Nigeria is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Nigeria?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Nigeria with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Nigeria?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Nigeria up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Nigeria?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nigeria is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,035. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $1,310 on average.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United Kingdom

  • Want to reduce your CO2 emissions on your Nigeria flight? Flights to Lagos from London Heathrow (LHR) with Royal Air Maroc can reduce your travel footprint by around 39% and may even be slightly cheaper than other routes.
  • Planning to fly from Nigeria from the north of England? Both Birmingham and Manchester offer Nigeria flights. From Birmingham (BHX), you can fly to Lagos with Air France in around 10h. Meanwhile, from Manchester Airport (MAN), you can fly to Abuja in just over 12h.
  • If you plan to visit the Lekki Conservation Centre during your stay in Nigeria, Lagos Murtala Airport (LOS) is a great choice for your arrival. The Lekki Conservation Centre is a wildlife park situated in Lekki Phase 1, just outside of Lagos city, and is located around 1h 30min from Lagos airport by road.
  • Want to travel light? Manchester Airport offers a luggage collection service. This means you can have your bags picked up from your home and sent straight to your onward destination.
  • Planning a summer holiday in Nigeria? Flying to Lagos Airport will give you easy access to the many beautiful tourist beaches and scenic spots on the Lagos coast. Lagos beaches like the Praia do Camilo are perfect for swimming, while the Ponta da Piedade offers spectacular ocean views.
  • If you are flying to Nigeria to visit a nature reserve, so you can see the protected rainforest and animals, one of the closest to an airport is Omo Forest Reserve. If you fly into Benin City Airport (BNI), you will be about 190 km (118 miles) from the reserve.
  • When you are flying from London, you will find that there are several airports that you can depart from. These airports are easy to reach from the city centre, but some might be more convenient than others for those living outside London. For example, if you live to the north of the city then Stansted Airport (STN) or Luton Airport (LTN) are conveniently located, whereas Gatwick Airport (LGW) is great if you're travelling from the south of the city.
  • Business Class passengers can benefit from the chauffeur services that some airlines offer. For example, British Airways allows you to use Business Points in exchange for a chauffeur service to the terminal. This is possible for all Business Class passengers that live within a 100-miles of certain airports, including Manchester Airport (MAN) or Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from the United Kingdom to Nigeria

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Nigeria? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 680 reviews
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.6Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.9Food
Airline reviews

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

8.0 ExcellentAditya, Feb 2026
LHR - JFK
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My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Boarding was quick and easy, the flight was on time. Food and water were extra costs.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Comment for Lufthansa is just perfect, similar to my first flight comment.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient flight.

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

Horrible. Flight was overbooked and I was put on a flight to Miami without a leg to my final destination. And Kayak is not helping resolve the problem

I would like to praise one of the stewards, Mohamed, who was swift and efficient to help me as I was not feeling well at some point during the flight.

Food quality was low for business class. No snacks between meals. Very confusing “One World” participation. This airline seems to be part of the program but doesn’t recognize the benefits to customers (luggage allowance)???

Due to the operational delay with Southwest, I missed my connecting flight in New York. Southwest rebooked me with Turkish. Southwest paid for my accommodation in NY, but did not provide food at the hotel. I ended up spending 34 dollars on my dinner. Moreover, in Istanbul, where I transited, I had more than 10 hours of layover without access to the Turkish Lounge. I spent 117 USD to have access to the Yotel cabin for only 4 hours of rest and recuperation from jet lag. This was the most painful trip I have ever had in my life.

Cancellation was really bad no organizations at all and I want to choose a direct flight for the 18 January counter agent does not allowed me no even to speak was rude I was forced to got a third world country flight

There is nothing Royal about Royal Air Maroc. Old planes, poor service, no entertainment and everyone of my 4 flights was late.

There is nothing Royal about Royal Air Maroc. Old planes, poor service, no entertainment and not one of my 4 flights was on time.

Good! except for the in-flight announcement which was very poor. The flight attendant was inaudible with her english language throughout the flight. Her communication was bad, very bad. I could not fantom what she was saying in english and she was very fast you could hardly hear or understand what she was communicating. She needs to improve. Thx

Improve food quality and clean the seat . Bathrooms not clean

I had pre booked gluten free as a meal preference. Nothing of that was considered during my flight. The attendant said he had no idea and would check but never returned with a response. I did not eat anything that flight and was super hungry

They should have better communication and dealings with their customer when their flight is delayed or canceled.

It was a nightmare of an experience. The station manager was very unprofessional dealing with an over 5 hour delay and even boarding the flight was a nightmare with 3 plane loads of passengers on other cancelled flights trying to push and shove to get in the one i boarded.

Smooth process. No delay. Need to improve the AC during boarding.

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