Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos is one hour behind Cape Town and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CPT to LOS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as November? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CPT and LOS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
Currently, Rs80,857 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs185,336. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to LOS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LOS:
Pick up a Lagos Airport rental car and discover Lagos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Lagos Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Lagos. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Lagos Airport for January if you want to go to Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to LOS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've done Lagos, now it's time to explore other corners of Nigeria. Journey about 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to check off its leading attractions. From Oyo State Cultural Centre to Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Nigeria, consider Port Harcourt, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park are key highlights.