Cheap flights from Lagos (LOS)

West Africa's busiest passenger gateway

Murtala Muhammed International is Nigeria's busiest airport, sitting in Ikeja about 22 km north of Lagos Island. It is the primary hub for Air Peace and serves long-haul carriers including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM and Delta. Routes span London, New York, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai and a dense African network.

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Airlines flying from Lagos (LOS)

Major carriers: Air Peace, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Green Africa, United Nigeria Airlines, Ibom Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly long-haul from Lagos?
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic serve London Heathrow, Delta runs JFK, Lufthansa flies Frankfurt, KLM links Amsterdam, Qatar Airways serves Doha, Turkish Airlines connects Istanbul and Air Peace operates Mumbai. Flightmussy compares them all on a free 12-month heatmap, with crypto payment via the Travala partner.
How far is Lagos airport from the city centre?
Murtala Muhammed sits in Ikeja, about 22 km north of Lagos Island. Drive times vary wildly with notorious Lagos traffic: 45 minutes off-peak, 2-3 hours during rush hour. Many travellers budget extra time, particularly when transferring between the international and domestic terminals on opposite sides of the airport.
When should I book Lagos flights to get the best price?
For long-haul routes, booking 6-12 weeks ahead typically yields the lowest fares; African regional routes reward earlier booking around Eid and Christmas peaks. Flightmussy's free fare heatmap shows 12 months of prices at once, so the cheapest week is visible without manually checking dozens of dates.
Are there direct flights from Lagos to the US?
Delta operates direct service between Lagos and New York JFK, the only nonstop link to the United States from Nigeria. Other US destinations require a connection in London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Doha. Flightmussy compares one-stop alternatives on a single free search, with no signup required.

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