How long does a flight from Nairobi to Lagos take?

Direct flights from Nairobi generally make it to Lagos in 5h 15m . The flying distance between the two cities is 2,379 miles.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Lagos per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and lands in Lagos, with an average flight time of 5h 15m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to Lagos?

Nairobi and Lagos are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Nairobi from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and will be arriving at Lagos Murtala Muhammed.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 08:15 and will be landing in Lagos at 11:30.

Which airlines fly direct between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Lagos?

There is just one airline that flies from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos direct and that is Kenya Airways . The best return deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is £313.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Lagos?

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Lagos flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Lagos.

On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Lagos?

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

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

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 Nairobi to Lagos.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lagos from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Lagos?

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 Lagos with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

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

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Nairobi to Lagos?

Flights via Luanda (NBJ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £442 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Nairobi to Lagos?

Kigali (KGL) is the top choice – 25% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Nairobi to Lagos picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Nairobi to Lagos?

If you prefer a quick connection, Lomé (LFW) often has the shortest stopovers from Nairobi to Lagos, with an average time of 3h 30m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Nairobi to Lagos?

Consider flying via Luanda (NBJ) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 35m .

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Lagos?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Lagos?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Nairobi to Lagos were found on RwandAir (£570) and Uganda Airlines (£613).

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Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

20:50 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

18h 25m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 03:30LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl

£570RwandAir

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

20:50 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

18h 25m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 04:55LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12h 10m2 stops Kigali Intl Entebbe

£571RwandAir

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

19:55 - 00:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

6h 35m1 stop Entebbe

13:30 - 23:25LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7h 55m1 stop Entebbe

£613Uganda Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

11:30 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

27h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 12:20LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

£616RwandAir

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

19:00 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

20h 15m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 12:20LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

£616RwandAir

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

05:30 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

9h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 20:10LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 25m1 stop Kigali Intl

£616RwandAir

Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

13:00 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

26h 15m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 12:20LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

£616RwandAir

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

05:30 - 13:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

9h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl

14:45 - 12:20LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl

£616RwandAir

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

08:15 - 11:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

5h 15mdirect

12:25 - 19:45LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5h 20mdirect

£720Kenya Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

08:15 - 11:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

5h 15mdirect

12:25 - 19:45LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5h 20mdirect

£2,251Kenya Airways

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How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos?

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to Lagos from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between £335 and £516 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £570 on RwandAir (23 Sept–28 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos?

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos is October, where tickets cost £486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £630 and £622 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £267 on average.

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Joyce Oladeinde

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Joyce is a travel and food culture writer and tourism marketing consultant based in the UK. Having explored over 40 countries and lived in Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria, she shares solo travel guides and culinary experiences on her blog, DIY With Joy. As co-founder of Crescendo Digital, she promotes African tourism, driven by her passion for cultural connections and inclusivity.

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lagos was £366 for a one-way ticket and £570 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to Lagos?
Nairobi and Lagos are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Nairobi from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and will be arriving at Lagos Murtala Muhammed.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Lagos?
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Lagos flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Lagos?
SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Lagos.
On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Lagos?
There are direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Lagos?
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 Nairobi to Lagos.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Lagos?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lagos from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Lagos?
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 Lagos with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Lagos?
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 Lagos from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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