Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your EDI to LOS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and LOS:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport flight is Rs105,436. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs220,168. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to LOS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to LOS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
Reserve a hotel near LOS if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Lagos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and discover more of Lagos and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lagos Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Lagos Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Lagos Airport to central Lagos has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Lagos. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lagos Airport for January if you'd like to go to Lagos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LOS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Lagos. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
Port Harcourt is another must-experience destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without seeing St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park.