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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to Lagos Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs141,667. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lagos.Rs81,932 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,932, select.
Lagos.Rs85,821 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs85,821, select.
Lagos.Rs86,681 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs86,681, select.
Lagos.Rs121,933 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Uganda Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,933, select.
Lagos.Rs122,452 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs122,452, select.
Lagos.Rs137,668 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,668, select.
Lagos.Rs137,668 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,668, select.
Lagos.Rs147,511 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Uganda Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs147,511, select.
Lagos.Rs153,712 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs153,712, select.
Lagos.Rs156,770 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs156,770, select.
Lagos.Rs157,443 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,443, select.
Lagos.Rs159,578 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,578, select.
Lagos.Rs163,690 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs163,690, select.
Lagos.Rs165,586 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs165,586, select.
Lagos.Rs166,896 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs166,896, select.
Lagos.Rs187,573 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs187,573, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Lagos

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nairobi to Lagos flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from Rs86,681
Apr
from Rs81,932
May
from Rs85,821
Jun
from Rs137,668
Jul
from Rs121,933
Aug
from Rs137,668
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Oct
from Rs122,452
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Dec
from Rs147,511
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Nairobi to Lagos: Alternative routes

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Nairobi to Lagos: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs81,932
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSaudia
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to Lagos: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to Lagos is Rs141,667. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to Lagos.
Saudia, Kenya Airways and China Eastern fly direct from Nairobi to Lagos.
As of March 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Nairobi to Lagos.
The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Lagos is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Lagos Airport on Thursday, 9 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lagos but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lagos is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): What you need to know

  • Nairobi's main base, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

  • Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Lagos is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Nairobi. Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos.

  • The busiest route is from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). You can pick from 8 direct services each week. Kenya Airways operates a 8:15am departure between NBO and LOS.

  • Your flight from Nairobi to LOS won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart from this terminal.

  • Kenya Airways is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport taking off from NBO.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Kenya Airways from NBO to LOS.

  • With 68.85% of services arriving as scheduled, Kenya Airways is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to LOS departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:

  • 62% of flights that leave from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • WIL is about 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to LOS flight:

  • Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.

About Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • Have a late flight from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LOS and be in snooze mode sooner:

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight.

Getting from Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos

  • From Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, central Lagos is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • Right now, Rs81,932 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs141,667. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Nairobi to LOS.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Nairobi to LOS is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The best time to fly from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). January is the busiest month to visit Lagos. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.

  • Book a Nairobi to LOS plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lagos to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC.

More about Lagos

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Lagos right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park), Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum are essential stops on your Lagos itinerary.

Explore more of Nigeria

  • Lagos is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres northeast of Lagos, a trip to Ibadan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.

  • Benin City is another favourite destination in Nigeria and is around 257 kilometres east of Lagos. No trip is complete without a visit to Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.

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