Flights to Lagos

A flight from London to Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport takes approximately six hours and 35 minutes.

Lagos is a popular destination between November and January, as this is its dry season – so you could save by visiting another time of year. Have a look at our low fare finder to find out the best time to book your trip.

Lagos is an affordable city to visit, so you can enjoy your trip without breaking the bank. There are plenty of places to eat if you’re on a budget, so you can sample local specialties like egusi soup for reasonable prices. There are also lots of free attractions to keep you busy, from New Afrika Shrine to Ndubuisi Kanu Park.

It takes between 30 minutes and an hour to get from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to the centre of Lagos, depending on which mode of transport you choose. You can get there by bus or taxi.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Lagos has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Lagos is one of Africa’s most exciting cities, and there’s so much to see and do. While you’re here, explore Kalakuta Republic Museum, the previous home of legendary afrobeats musician, Fela Kuti. Take a trip to Balogun Market to browse the traditional Nigerian fabrics. Drift through the mangroves in a canoe and make a pitstop to sample some local cuisine like pounded yam and ewedu.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders may require a visa to visit Nigeria, depending on how long they stay. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags in the cabin free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.