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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Accra to Lagos:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:37
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 20:52.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Accra to Lagos.

A direct flight from Accra to Lagos takes 1h 07m, covering 249 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Accra to Lagos range from £257 to £297, with an average of £269 over the past 12 months. Anything below £257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £269 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AWA and Euroairlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Accra to Lagos flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Afternoon flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £259 to £1,784. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Accra to Lagos are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £135.

Flights from Accra to Lagos usually depart from Accra Kotoka (ACC) and arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Accra to Lagos. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £265 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £276, a difference of £11.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

7 airlines operate flights between Accra and Lagos. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Peace
• AWA
• United Nigeria Airlines
• Ibom Air
• Uganda Airlines
• ValueJet

Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Accra (West Africa Time vs Ghana Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Nigeria Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Peace: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AWA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

A few city bus routes run from the city centre to the airport, but there is no schedule, and they can be somewhat unreliable. Therefore your best option is to take an airport taxi, many of which offer flat rates to city locations. The airport also has a car hire centre at the International Terminal (MMA1), or you can use a rideshare company like Uber, Yango or Bolt.

Inside the Arrivals Hall at the International Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, there is a Moneylink Bureau de Change and a Sulah Bureau de Change. Heritage Bank, United Bank for Africa and Union Bank also have cash machines in the international terminal if you'd prefer to withdraw cash.

Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is convenient to get to, as it's directly across from the International Terminal. The Blue Lodge Hotel is also a very brief walk from the terminal. Alternatively, you could stay at a hotel which provides an airport shuttle transfer, like Royalview Hotel And Suites or Excel Oriental Hotel & Suites.

Porto-Novo and Cotonou are two cities in neighbouring Benin which share the Gulf of Guinea coast with Lagos. Ibadan is a major Nigerian city about 75 miles north, and if you want to visit Abuja, a domestic flight is the best way to travel the 330-mile distance.