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

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 15:52
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 05:57.

The flight takes about 6h 52m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport takes 6h 52m, covering 3,107 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 Heathrow Airport range from £695 to £1,057, with an average of £870 over the past 12 months. Anything below £695 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the £870 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £620 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with £1,009 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £70–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lagos to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £321, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Heathrow Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £844 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £896, a difference of £52.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Lagos and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Atlantic
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 51m, compared to 10h 11m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 10h 30m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour behind Lagos (British Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Lagos to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: 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.

The Sofitel Heathrow is the only hotel within easy walking distance of Heathrow (LHR). It’s around a 5-min walk from Terminal 5 via a covered walkway. There are a range of other hotels around a 10-min taxi ride away from the airport, though these are harder to reach by public transport.

If you’re flying with British Airways, you’ll land in Terminal 5; you can exchange money at the Travelex after security or in the Baggage Reclaim area. Both open from 5:00 to 22:30. If you arrive with Virgin Atlantic, you’ll be in Terminal 2. Travelex has several locations here including at Arrivals and the Baggage area. Both of these open from 4:45 to 23:00.

If you need to get to the centre of London quickly, your best bet is to take the Heathrow Express. The trip takes around 15min to Paddington Station. Prices start from approximately £5 for a one-way fare purchased in advance online.

The Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton, is just 900 metres away from Lagos (LOS) Airport. It’s an upscale hotel with a 24-hour service desk and full amenities including dining. It also has accessible amenities for those with disabilities or limited mobility; these include accessible lifts and bathrooms. A more budget-friendly option is the Excel Oriental Hotel and Suites, which is about half a mile from Lagos Airport.

It’s easy to travel to Lagos Airport before your departure. One of the most popular ways to make the journey is via a taxi from the centre. This costs a small fee and takes about 30min. Alternatively, you can opt for a journey through a ride-sharing app, which is generally even cheaper and takes a similar amount of time.

You can reach Lagos Airport easily from various nearby cities and towns. For instance, from Ikorodu, it’s about a 45 minutes drive to the terminal, while from Abeokuta, it’s around 2h 25min.

You can choose an airline that has reduced carbon emissions, which helps lower your own carbon footprint. For instance, you can fly with British Airways, which operates this route releasing up to 46% less CO2 than the average for this journey.

If you need to work on the flight from Lagos to Heathrow or want to stay in touch with loved ones, you should choose an airline that offers Wi-Fi. For example, British Airways provides internet access to its passengers from take-off to touchdown.