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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lagos to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Lagos to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lagos to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lagos to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Lagos to Istanbul, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport, 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 Lagos to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost £662 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, where the average cost of tickets is £932 and £930 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Lagos and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Lagos to Istanbul Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is £620.

How many flights are there between Lagos and Istanbul Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Lagos and lands in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 6h 45m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Lagos and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Lagos to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lagos at 20:55 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 05:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Lagos to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport jets off at 20:55 and lands at 05:40.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Lagos to Istanbul

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May

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Lagos to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lagos to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Lagos to Istanbul flights

  • Which is the best eco-friendly airline to book when flying to Istanbul?

    Qatar Airways is one of the best eco-friendly airlines among those flying from Lagos to Istanbul. The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the sky. Through choosing models with efficient designs the airline is dedicated to dealing with carbon emissions. Its mix of digital and fuel-efficient fleets generates lesser emissions and reduced noise.

  • Which airline operating from Lagos to Istanbul offers special diets to its passengers?

    For those travelers who have specific dietary requirements that need to be met along their way when traveling from Lagos to Istanbul, they need to book an airline that offers special diets. Turkish Airlines offers various special meals like Kosher, Vegan, and Vegetarian.

  • How can I easily get out of Istanbul Airport (IST) to the city center?

    After you arrive in Istanbul City via the IST Airport and you need to connect to the city center, you need to choose to take a train that uses the M11 line operating from the airport to the city center. It is the most reliable and convenient transport means. On the other side, you can also consider renting a car.

  • Which is the suitable airline for the reduced mobility travelers flying to Istanbul?

    Ethiopian Air Airlines is the best airline to book for mobility-impaired travelers who are traveling from Lagos to Istanbul. It has an onboard staff that offers readily assistance whenever needed. It also offers wheelchairs to disabled passengers to enhance their movement.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Lagos to Istanbul?

    Air France, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Lagos to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lagos to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lagos to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lagos to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lagos and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lagos to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Lagos to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lagos to Istanbul?

    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 Lagos to Istanbul.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lagos to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Lagos with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lagos to Istanbul?

    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 to Istanbul from Lagos up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lagos to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Lagos? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £506 or less one-way and £477 or less round-trip.
  • Booking either Ethiopian or Turkish Airlines when flying from Lagos to Istanbul will make you have two stops along your way. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are the main two layover airports you`ll have to stop at before reaching your destination.
  • When you are planning to fly from Lagos to Istanbul, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) will be your main departure airport, and Istanbul International Airport (IST) your arrival airport. On the other hand, you can consider starting your journey from LOS Airport and landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • When you want to get to LOS Airport from Lagos downtown to board your flight to Istanbul, you are required to take a taxi. This is one of the quickest and most affordable means of transport. You can also consider using a bus as your means of transport.
  • When you are preparing to travel with your pet animal from Lagos to Istanbul, you should consider booking Egypt Air Airline. It allows each passenger to come on board with one carrier holding one pet animal. The maximum weight of your pet combined with that of its carrier should not exceed 50 lbs. This is the suitable airline to book for you to qualify to travel with your animal.
  • If you are traveling from Lagos to Istanbul with sizable luggage, you are entitled to booking one of the airlines flying from Lagos to Istanbul that offers a carry-on policy to its passengers. Booking Kenya Airways for your travel to Istanbul allows you to board your plane with one bag as long as it adheres to the maximum dimensions of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 22 lbs.
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Prefer to fly direct from Lagos to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Murtala Muhammed to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Lagos to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lagos to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lagos to Istanbul? 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.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4452 reviews
7.7Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.2Crew
7.7Comfort
7.5Food
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they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2024AMD - DOH
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they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

Online check-in doesn't work. That's why I couldn't give it full Star.

The crew was courteous and efficient. There was no entertainment or liquor service on this short international flight.

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

Was unable to check in via app or website with supplied booking code (something to do with flight being operated by a partner airline, although the code didn’t work on the partner’s website either) Specified a vegetarian meal during booking, but that somehow wasn’t captured in airline’s system By the time flight crew got to my row, now vegetarian food was available. Had nothing to eat on flight from Philadelphia to Doha! Flight attendant was completely unconcerned and actively apathetic to the situation

If you want to make money pls charge it in the ticket, Chennai check in crew simply forcing travelers make payment for unnecessary. Second, Chennai crew not even listening travelers request. Poor service and not sure you will improve with my feedback.

In spite of placing requests for vegetarian food, I didn’t get it because they ran out of stock. According to crew, only fixed number of vegetarian orders will be carried. Typically, they should have checked and served those who had specifically requested. I was one of those to get the food last.

You're like a poor man's Emirates Airlines. The Asian vegetarian food was awful. The entertainment selection was very limited and not contemporary at all. The seats were cramped. There was no plug for charging my phone (I refuse to plug into a USB port - A security risk). The plane itself was aged.

Qatar is the worst airline experience I had in a long time traveling business class, I believe the hype is all paid for by bloggers.

Everything from start to end was good and easy plus clean i enjoy my trip in qatar airline

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

Was not able to check in online, so had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get a boarding pass, and I had no luggage to check. Why not let people check in in advance on line? Or at a kiosk at the airport?

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

3 of us were in the business class. All good except the Flight out of Mumbai is too early. It is at 6:30 am. Reporting is at 4 am. We had to get up at 3 am. US connection has 4-5 hours of layover. It would be nicer to start the India flight late (give more time to sleep at home) and have less layover duration in IST.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

The flight was cancelled with very little info at the airport. Absolutely mess with no option to reschedule flights without paying fortune for business class.

On time, smooth flight… very old and run down aircraft

Comfortable flight, departed and landed on time, crew were polite and courteous. The food was really good considering it was an aeroplane meal. I would travel on Egypt Air, again

Comfortable flight with decent legroom and good seats. The crew were helpful and courteous and managed well with the stressful boarding and the chaos that’s involved. The food was decent, more than expected from a short flight like this. The only reservation I have was that the crew allowed passengers to board With massive amounts of hand luggage which were piled up on the empty seats next to passengers and and it was a risk to all passengers in the case of turbulence or emergency landing. I’ve never seen this ever on any flights I have boarded with many other airlines.

Chaotic boarding began 5 minutes before departure without any announcements explaining the delay. Once on board, an outdated 737 greeted me, without of WiFi. The crew hastily placed trays in front of passengers without any interaction or smiles, only to swiftly retrieve them and vanish for the remainder of the flight. The food provided was inedible, but there were decent juice options like guava and strawberry. The only reason I chose this flight was because of its schedule; otherwise, I would have opted for a different airline.

The bathroms were disgusting by the end of the fight.

The crew in Business class for me departure and return were very pushy and rude. They would place the food in front of you and majority of the time remove your meal and toss it without asking if you were done. At one point on the return flight one of them crew members completely missed my sister and when I told another crew member who told that person in their language, she got an attitude and didn't offer her some of the other options they had like yogurt. They need to also take into account that not everyone can eat nuts and that shouldn't be on everyone's plate. Also the plane is dirty! I had to thoroughly wipe down every inch of my area and it was just nasty. The reclining seat struggled to fully extend. For the amount of money I paid for business class I expected better.

Flight was supposed to take off Saturday at noon. Bumped for unknown reasons until 2 am, then 9 am, then noon, then we don’t know. Not weather related. Dismal and non existent customer service. No 24/7 relations. Couldn’t get my bag back to attempt to get on another flight until 5pm Saturday. Will never take this airline again!

Too difficult to indicate and receive vegetarian food. And staff was rude about it. Other passengers felt sorry for me.

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