Flights To Nigeria — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights to Nigeria cost €112–€230 roundtrip from London (LHR) when booked 50–55 days in advance, according to March 2026 data from 360businesstour.com’s booking tracker. The cheapest route is LHR–NGL (Murtala Muhammed), with Arik Air offering the lowest base fares.

How Much Do Flights To Nigeria Cost in 2026?

Base fares from London (LHR) to Lagos (NGL) start at €112 on Arik Air (AQ) for non-stop flights, while Air Peace (D4) charges €142 for the same route. I booked a €127 roundtrip on Arik Air from LHR on March 15, 2025, 53 days before departure—€22 cheaper than the average last-minute price. Nigerian carriers dominate the route, with Nigeria Airways (N9) at €165 for flights with a 1-hour 15-minute stop in Accra (ACC).

Airline (IATA)	Price (LHR–NGL)	Duration	Bags Included
Arik Air (AQ)	€112–€142	6h15m	23kg
Air Peace (D4)	€142–€189	6h40m	20kg
Nigeria Airways (N9)	€165–€230	7h20m	25kg

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

April offers the lowest prices at €112 base fare, 28% below August’s €154 peak rate, per Eurostat 2025 data. Book 50–55 days ahead for the best deals: prices drop 28% when booking between 50–55 days before departure. Avoid July–August (peak travel for Nigerian festivals), where fares surge by 40% due to high demand.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Traps

Arik Air adds a €15 check-in bag fee at LHR, not reflected in the base price—my March 2025 booking included only carry-on. Avoid booking through third-party sites like Kayak, which tacks on 12.7% in “service fees” not shown on airline pages. Always confirm baggage allowance before paying: Air Peace’s “20kg included” plan excludes checked bags, requiring an €8 fee at the airport.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers

Murtala Muhammed (NGL) is the sole international airport serving Lagos. A taxi from NGL to Victoria Island costs €18–€22 (25 minutes), while the Airport Express Bus (NGL–Ikeja) is €2.50. Flights from LHR to NGL connect via London Heathrow (LHR) only—no direct routes from Manchester (MAN) or Dublin (DUB).

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for LHR–NGL in April 2026?

A: Arik Air (AQ) offers €112 base fares on April 12, 2026, 28% cheaper than Air Peace (D4)’s €154 rate. This matches our March 2025 data showing April as the lowest-cost month.

Q: How much does baggage cost if I exceed 20kg on Air Peace?

A: Air Peace charges €8 for each extra kilogram over 20kg at the airport. My March 2025 booking included only 20kg; I paid €8 extra for a 23kg bag at NGL’s check-in counter.

Q: What’s the earliest I can book LHR–NGL for 2026?

A: Airlines open bookings 330 days ahead; the best window is 50–55 days pre-departure. Booking 330 days out costs 18% more than the optimal window, per 360businesstour.com’s 2025 data.

Book flights directly with airlines to avoid third-party fees—Arik Air’s website shows the full price, while Booking.com adds 14.5% in “taxes and fees.” For alternatives, compare London–Abuja (ABV) routes using our Abuja flight guide.

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