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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lagos to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 23:40 and lands at 06:22
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 06:41.

The flight takes about 6h 42m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Lagos to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Lagos to London Gatwick Airport takes 6h 42m, covering 3,084 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 Lagos to London Gatwick Airport range from £613 to £864, with an average of £733 over the past 12 months. Anything below £613 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £733. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £634 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with £781 for direct.

Air Peace is the only airline operating Lagos to London Gatwick Airport flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Peace. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Lagos to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening 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 £529 to £3,674. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lagos to London Gatwick Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £481, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from Lagos to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lagos to London Gatwick Airport route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

One-stop flights from Lagos to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 4% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Lagos to London Gatwick Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £707 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £769, a difference of £63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Peace operates flights between Lagos and London Gatwick Airport.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 05m, compared to 11h 24m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 12h 05m via Abuja (ABV).

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lagos to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Air Peace: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Air Peace: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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