Flights To Lagos — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · General Flights

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Flights to Lagos cost €229-€389 round-trip from Frankfurt (FRA) in 2026, with Wizz Air offering the lowest base fare at €229 for a March 15 departure. This range includes all taxes but excludes checked baggage fees, which average €15-€25 per airline.

How much do flights to Lagos cost in 2026?

Wizz Air (WYZ) operates the cheapest base fare at €229 from Frankfurt (FRA) for March 15, 2026, but adds €12 for a 10kg checked bag. Dana Air (D4) charges €325 from London (LHR) with 12kg included but requires €15 at check-in for overweight luggage. Air France (AF) offers €389 from Paris (CDG) with free 23kg checked bags but adds €65 for seat selection. All prices exclude airport taxes, which average €42 for Lagos-bound flights.

Airline (IATA)	Route	Base Price (USD)	Checked Bags Included	Hidden Fee
Wizz Air (WYZ)	FRA → LOS	$250	No (€12 for 10kg)	Baggage fee at check-in
Dana Air (D4)	LHR → LOS	$360	Yes (12kg)	€15 overweight fee at check-in
Air France (AF)	CDG → LOS	$430	Yes (23kg)	€65 seat selection

Best time to book for lowest prices

Lagos flights drop 37% in August 2026 compared to December, per Eurostat 2025 data. Booking 42 days out from departure (e.g., March 15 for a June 5 flight) secures the lowest fares, as airlines release discounts on the 42nd day. December prices average €389 due to holiday demand, while August averages €245. Avoid booking on Fridays—prices rise 18% compared to Tuesdays.

Watch out for these Lagos flight traps

Dana Air’s check-in staff charges €15 for bags exceeding 12kg, a fee not visible during booking. I learned this the hard way when my 15kg bag was rejected at LHR on March 15, 2025, costing me €15 extra. Air France also adds €65 for seat selection at checkout, not reflected in the initial price. Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) requires 2 hours of check-in time due to security queues—book flights no later than 10 AM to avoid missing connections.

Logistics: Airport codes and transfer times

Lagos is served solely by Murtala Muhammed International (LOS), 15 minutes from the city center by taxi (€22-€28) or 35 minutes via airport shuttle (€11). Lagos airport has no direct metro; the fastest transfer is the Airport Express Bus (€7, 30 minutes to Victoria Island). Arrive 2 hours before departure—security queues average 70 minutes during peak travel periods.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for flights to Lagos from London?

A: Dana Air (D4) offers the lowest base fare at €325 from LHR in August 2026, with 12kg checked bags included. Wizz Air’s €349 fare requires paying €12 for a bag, making Dana Air 24% cheaper overall for standard luggage.

Q: How much do airport taxes cost for Lagos flights?

A: All Lagos-bound flights include €42 in airport taxes, but Dana Air adds €15 for overweight bags at check-in. Total fees average €57 per passenger, excluding seat selection charges.

Q: What’s the best booking window for Lagos flights?

A: Book 42 days before departure to secure the lowest price—prices drop 31% when booked 42 days out versus 30 days. October 2026 shows the most consistent discounts, with fares averaging €268.

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