London to Lagos flights

When fares to Lagos are lowest

Fares are usually lowest outside the Christmas and New Year weeks, Easter, the Eid holidays and the UK school summer holidays in July and August. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so start there and stay flexible on dates.

Demand on London to Lagos is driven by family visits, and the calendar reflects that. Weeks that avoid the dates below are where the lowest fares sit. If you can move your trip by a few days either side of a peak, you often see a difference.

Set a target before you book and track it rather than guessing. Prices on this route can move quickly once a busy week fills.

1. Check the live fare calendar on this page for this month's lowest fares.
2. Note your fixed dates, such as a wedding or Christmas, and the nearest flexible days around them.
3. Set a price alert for your dates using the form on this page.
4. Book when a fare falls well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target.

Direct flights and airlines on the route

Nonstop flights from London to Lagos are operated by Air Peace and Virgin Atlantic, both landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Other options seen on this route involve stops, including easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air as parts of self-transfer routes.

A nonstop flight removes the risk of a missed connection and keeps the journey simple, which matters when you are travelling with family or landing late. Book direct with the airline where you can.

Self-transfer routes mean separate tickets. If the first flight is delayed, the second airline has no duty to rebook you, so the saving can disappear. Treat these as a separate decision from a normal connecting flight.

Remember the time difference when you plan arrival. Nigeria is 1 hour ahead of the UK in winter and on the same time in British Summer Time, so pickups and onward travel need the local clock in mind.

December and other busy weeks

Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks of the year on this route, and fares and seat availability tighten early. Easter, Eid al-Fitr around 10 March 2027 and Eid al-Adha around 16 May 2027, plus the UK school summer holidays in July and August, are also busy.

If you are flying home for Christmas, decide your dates early and set an alert now. Waiting for a late deal on the peak weeks is a gamble, so set an alert early.

For weddings and family events, fix the dates with relatives before you book, then track the fare against your target. Midweek departures around a busy weekend are often easier to find than the Friday and Sunday flights.

Outside these weeks, the route is calmer and the lowest fares are easier to find. If your trip is flexible, aim for those windows.

Arriving in Lagos: phone, data and entry

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is your arrival point. Nigeria's main mobile networks are MTN, Airtel and Glo, with coverage up to 5G. Buy an eSIM or top up before you fly so you have data on landing, and check the official entry rules for your passport before you travel.

A working phone on arrival helps with pickups, ride apps and messages to family. An eSIM installs before you leave the UK and connects when you land, so you are not relying on airport queues. If you already hold a Nigerian number, a top up keeps it live.

Plans on MTN, Airtel and Glo come in different sizes and lengths, so you can match one to your trip.

Entry requirements depend on your passport and change from time to time. Check the official rules for your passport before you fly rather than relying on second hand advice.

How to get a price alert for your dates

We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Set your route, dates and target once, then let the alerts do the work while you plan the rest of the trip.

This suits Christmas flights to Lagos, where you want to book early but not overpay. Put in your dates, add a little flexibility if you have it, and set a realistic target based on the live fare calendar on this page.

When an alert arrives, check the fare against the airline's own site before you commit. Then sort your eSIM or top up for MTN, Airtel or Glo so the arrival is straightforward.