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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Abuja:

• Earliest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 03:26
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 04:46.

The flight takes about 6h 16m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Abuja:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Abuja takes 6h 16m, covering 2,964 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 London to Abuja range from £571 to £885, with an average of £695 over the past 12 months. Anything below £571 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £695 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £557 return via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared with £711 for direct.

Night is the busiest departure period on London to Abuja flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Abuja are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £369, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Abuja may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Abuja (ABV).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 London to Abuja route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

One-stop flights from London to Abuja most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from London to Abuja. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £696 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £785, a difference of £90.

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

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

• British Airways
• Air Peace

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 37m, compared to 9h 38m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) and 11h 31m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Among airlines operating London to Abuja flights:

• British Airways: 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
• British Airways: 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.

Yes. Sulah Bureau de Change has a foreign exchange office near Terminal D at Abuja Airport, which is a short walk from the New International Terminal. There are also ATMs to be found in the Arrivals Hall as well as in the Main Terminal Concourse.

There is no dedicated car hire centre at Abuja Airport, but companies such as Sixt and Hertz offer meet-and-greet service at the airport to transfer you to their offsite locations. As such, it’s recommended that you make a reservation online through KAYAK and take the hassle out of trying to find a vehicle on the fly.

Not really. There are few hotels closer than 10 miles from Abuja Airport and fewer of them offer airport shuttle service. Peace Media Hotel Gwarimpa, Western Dreams Hotel and Lake Crescent Hotel are all accommodations just over a half-hour’s drive from Abuja Airport, they offer airport shuttle service upon request and at a surcharge.

The capital city of Abuja sits in the almost dead centre of Nigeria so Abuja Airport provides direct accessibility to points north, south, east and west. Zaria (167 miles north), Lafia (119 miles east) and Minna (100 miles west) are all cities reachable from Abuja Airport.

If you’re a British citizen, you must get a valid visa before you travel, although some business travellers might be able to apply upon arrival at Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In general, your visa needs to be applied for and approved beforehand. You can do this via the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Staying at an airport hotel is wise to ensure you're fresh for your flight. Aerotel at Heathrow Airport, Courtyard by Marriott at Gatwick Airport and Holiday Inn Express at Stansted Airport are just some examples of conveniently located airport hotels.

You can reduce your impact on the environment by choosing a flight that emits fewer carbon emissions. For instance, a flight with British Airways from Heathrow Airport completes this journey releasing about 54% less CO2 than some other airlines. This means that about 845 kg of CO2 is released per passenger rather than roughly 1,825 kg.

You can work on board the flight or chat with your friends by choosing an airline that offers Wi-Fi during your journey. For instance, British Airways provides internet access to its passengers, so you can stay online throughout.