| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
| Average price | £821 | Average for round-trip flights in July 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £360 | From London to Lagos Murtala Muhammed |
| One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) |
Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Most visitors from United Kingdom need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Lagos Murtala Muhammed.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Lagos Murtala Muhammed.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Lagos Murtala Muhammed.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to register on the travel portal and fill in the online Health Declaration form.Travelers are required to upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result. An Access Report containing a QR Code will be sent to the email address provided by the Passenger. Print out or download an electronic copy of this Access Report for presentation before boarding.
Visitor Visa - To visit Nigeria for Business or Tourism, you require a visa. A paper or embassy visa is the only type of visa available for visitors. Typically the visa is a stamp or sticker added to your passport. You must submit your application through the consulate or local visa center.
Returning to United Kingdom from Lagos Murtala Muhammed
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Lagos Murtala Muhammed are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Lagos Murtala Muhammed are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
|
LON - LOS Price
|
£538 - £1,177
|
|
LOS Temperature
|
28 - 33 °C
|
|
LOS Rainfall
|
0 - 78 mm
|
Peak season:
Book flights to Lagos and join other sun-worshippers getting a dose of vitamin D on the city’s fine beaches. Situated on the Gulf of Guinea, Lagos is Nigeria’s (and indeed Africa’s) largest city and home to over 5 million people. Known for its beaches, nightlife and shopping (markets and malls), a holiday in Lagos will never be dull. This is the cultural and economical powerhouse of Africa so whether it’s arts and music, or museums and restaurants you’re after, Lagos will deliver. In saying that, it probably isn’t a destination for a family holiday. The weather in Lagos is consistently hot throughout the year with temperatures averaging from the mid-20Cs to the mid-30Cs. Lagos receives most of its tourism between October and January, the population tends to double in the summer. February and March are the hottest months and you can get accommodation bargains after the tourist season ends. Easter and Ramadan are busy times requiring travellers to book their flight tickets a couple of months in advance.
Off season:
The rainy seasons (April to July / October to November) are a great time to find the cheapest flights to Nigeria. The wettest month is June, so hotel rates dip to attract visiting tourists who don’t mind the hot, steamy weather.
The best time to take flights to Lagos is during the dry season from August to September or December to March. Many travellers also want to experience the Nigerian culture, so visiting during one of the festivals is recommended, such as The Lagos Black Heritage Festival in April. Bear in mind that flight tickets can be higher during special events so if you are looking for a cheap flights to Lagos, it is better to avoid these periods.
Flights from London to Lagos: 6 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from Manchester to Lagos: 9 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham to Lagos: 9 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Lagos: 9 hours 15 minutes.
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the two main airlines that operate flights from London to Lagos. Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, has daily flights from Heathrow to Lagos. If flying from any other UK city it will involve a connecting flight.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the major airport where flights to Lagos land. The airport is situated on the northern outskirts of Lagos, 18 miles from the city centre. Once your Lagos flight lands, the easiest way to get to town from the airport is a taxi but make sure you see the driver’s ID and agree your fare before the start of the journey. Many hotels should also be able to arrange a shuttle bus so contact your hotel in advance.
Named after the country’s former military head of state, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is located 22km (14 miles) north-west of the city of Lagos, Nigeria. The airport comprises an international terminal and a domestic terminal, separated by a distance of 1km (0.6 miles); the slightly newer International terminal was modelled after Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
Although fairly outdated and weathered, improvements have been made throughout the airport over recent years. All amenities have been restored and previously faulty facilities, including air conditioning and luggage belts, have been repaired. There are plans to expand the arrivals and departures halls in order to cope with the ever-increasing number of passengers visiting the airport each year.
Murtala Muhammed International is on its way to becoming a more efficient airport for its visitors. It can be quite chaotic at times; however, the staff are generally friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean. Be cautious during your stay, though, as pickpockets are rife both at Murtala Muhammed International and in Lagos.
Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), located 5.0 mi from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lagos.
There has been a 65% increase in demand for Lagos, Lagos flights over the last year.