Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lagos is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your EWR to LOS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between EWR and LOS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport flight is Rs150,013. A round-trip fare right now is Rs248,936. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EWR to LOS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that take off from New York Newark Airport reach their destination on schedule.
New York Newark Airport is around 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
If you have a late New York Newark 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 sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LOS:
Travel at your own pace with a Lagos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and chase adventure across Lagos and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Lagos Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lagos Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
From Lagos Airport, Lagos is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport. October is the most popular month to head to Lagos. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from New York Newark Airport to Lagos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EWR to LOS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lagos. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Nigeria, head for Port Harcourt, about 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park are highlights.
