Flights from Accra to Lagos

Our cheapest offers for flights from Accra to Lagos

Here you can compare cheap flights from Accra (ACC) to Lagos (LOS) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Lagos. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Accra to Lagos

Favourite airline: Africa World Airlines
The favourite airline for flights from Accra to Lagos is Africa World Airlines.
Africa World Airlines
43 %
Air Peace
33 %
Emirates
14 %
Tip: book 3 months before departure
The best time to find a cheap flight on this route is 3 months before travel. Save up to 54 %.
97 days before departure
Direct flights are cheaper
Flights with a stopover are on average £515.00 more expensive than direct flights.
non stop flight
1 stop
01h 10min
09h 25min
£303
£818
The favourite connection is non-stop
Direct flights are especially popular on this route. 86 % of travellers will book a non-stop flight.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
01h 10min, from £303
86 %
1 stopover Abidjan
09h 25min, from £818
14 %

Useful information about the flight from Accra to Lagos

Explore Lagos

Lagos in Nigeria is one of the most fascinating cities to visit in Africa. With fabulous beaches, restaurants, bars, museums and art galleries, make Lagos your next holiday destination.

The seasons in Lagos

Lagos has two rainy seasons: April-June and October-November. The dry season is usually from December through to March with Harmattan winds which are windy and dusty. This vibrant city has many festivals and holidays like the Eyo Festival (Yoruba Festival) for which dates do vary. There's also the Lagos Black Heritage Festival with dance and culture that is held in May. Christmas Day and Easter Sunday are the Christian public holidays, and Muslim festivals such as Eid Al Fitri, Eid Al Maulud and Eid Al Kabir are also public holidays.

Lagos travel preparations

British nationals need a visa and a passport with 6 months till expiry before travelling to Lagos. Vaccinations are also very important before travelling as there's a high risk of contracting malaria and other diseases. It's recommended you make an appointment with your GP six weeks before travel in order to have vaccines for diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Poliomyelitis, Typhoid, Tetanus, Yellow Fever. There's also a chance of catching cholera, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Meningitis, so make sure you are vaccinated against these diseases. The official language is English and the local language is Yoruba. The cost of living in Lagos is quite cheap, meals are around 600 NGN. Bukkas sell mouth-watering street food. For handicrafts and souvenirs, visit the Balogun and Jankara markets. Lekki market sells cheap antiques.

After landing in Lagos airport

Lagos Murtala Mohammed International Airport is 20 miles from Lagos city centre. Yellow taxis take around 45 minutes and cost about 6,000 NGN. There's also car hire available at the airport. When it comes to accommodation average price hotels are around 10,000 NGN per person for one night. The easiest way to get around Lagos is by taxi, however do negotiate the price before you get into the car. Fares are normally around 400 NGN. Alternatively you can travel by bus, BRT has separate lanes. Tickets are in the region of 70 NGN upwards while yellow buses cost about 20 NGN. To avoid traffic jams, take a ferry, fares are around 50 NGN. How about using Okada (motorbike taxis)? Make enquiries about local fares. You could also hire a car with a driver for approx 1,000-2,000 NGN per hour, remember to haggle for the best price. The roads are often congested and parking fees amount to approx. 250 NGN.

Flight information: Accra - Lagos

Outbound and return from £255.31
Flight duration min. 00:50 / max. 01:05
Return flight duration min. 01:00/ max. 01:05
Distance 401 km
Flights per week 73
Departure airport Accra (ACC)
Departure country Ghana
Arrival airport Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)
Destination country Nigeria
Popular destinations for onward travel