Our cheapest offers for flights from London to Lagos

Here you can compare cheap flights from London (LON) 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.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option London Lagos	Outbound 30/06/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0711, WB0202 15h 55min	Return 18/07/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0203, WB0712 16h 15min	RwandAir		£557
London Lagos Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 06/06/25 2 Stopovers (VIE, ADD) FR7349, ET0725, ET0901 19h 40min	Return 20/06/25 2 Stopovers (ADD, VIE) ET0900, ET0724, FR7348 28h 20min	Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines		£724
London Lagos	Outbound 17/06/25 direct BA0075 06h 35min	Return 01/07/25 direct BA0074 06h 35min	British Airways		£1,313
London Lagos	Outbound 30/06/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0711, WB0202 15h 55min	Return 18/07/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0203, WB0712 16h 15min	RwandAir		£580
London Lagos	Outbound 17/06/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0711, WB0202 15h 55min	Return 01/07/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0203, WB0710 18h 15min	RwandAir		£584
London Lagos	Outbound 30/06/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0711, WB0202 15h 55min	Return 18/07/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0203, WB0712 16h 15min	RwandAir		£595
London Lagos	Outbound 30/06/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0711, WB0202 15h 55min	Return 18/07/25 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0203, WB0712 16h 15min	RwandAir	?	£614
London Lagos	Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0784, MS0875 27h 20min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0876, MS0777 23h 35min	Egyptair		£621
London Lagos	Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0780, MS0875 14h 50min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0876, MS0783 18h 40min	Egyptair		£629
London Lagos	Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0780, MS0875 14h 50min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0876, MS0783 18h 40min	Egyptair		£636

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Useful information about the flight from London to Lagos

The Thriving Commercial Hub of Africa

With around 17.5 million inhabitants, Lagos is the largest city in Africa in terms of population and GDP, and one of the fastest growing cities in the world. From its inception it has been a port city, built on a collection of islands, it has expanded inwards onto the mainland giving it its two main districts. The name 'Lagos' was given to the settlement by the Portuguese, meaning 'lakes'.

When to visit Lagos

Lagos has a tropical wet and dry climate with two rainy seasons in a year, between April and June, and then in October and November. The dry season, from December to March, brings with it the Harmattan winds from the Sahara Desert. It can be both windy and dusty during this time. Lagos celebrates a range of both Christian and Muslim festivals such as Christmas, Easter, Eid Al Maulud and Eid Al Fitri. There are also several non-religious festivals such as the Lagos Black Heritage Festival in May and the Eyo Festival.

Before you go to Lagos

UK passport holders travelling to Nigeria require a passport with a validity of a minimum six months as well as a visa. Visitors are advised to consult their GP six weeks prior to travel. There is a high risk of malaria in Lagos and medication may be a good option. It's also advisable to be vaccinated against diphtheria, hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus, poliomyelitis, yellow fever and possibly more. The official language of Nigeria is English and it's widely spoken by many people throughout Lagos. The Yoruba language is also spoken by many locals. The Nigerian currency is the Naira (NGN), and a cheap meal costs around 600 NGN.

Lagos airport transfer, local transport and accommodation

Murtala Mohammed International Airport is around 20 miles from Lagos city centre. A yellow taxi will take around 45 minutes to complete the journey and costs about 6,000 NGN. Rental cars can also be hired at the airport. In terms of getting around the city, taxis are by far the easiest way. Fares begin from around 400 NGN, though be sure to negotiate the price before you get in. The BRT buses drive on separate lanes, thus avoiding traffic. Tickets costs from around 70 NGN upwards. The yellow buses cost from 20 NGN, however, allow extra time for traffic congestion. A mid-priced hotel should cost around 10,000 NGN per person per night.

Important flight information

Flight information: London - Lagos

Outbound and return from	556,32 £
Flight duration	min. 06:40 / max. 06:45
Return flight duration	min. 06:30/ max. 06:55
Distance	5011 km
Flights per week	16
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)
Destination country	Flights to Nigeria

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