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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Lagos? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lagos.505 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Wed, 14 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Lagos on Wed, 14 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.
Lagos.597 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Thu, 5 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lagos on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.
Lagos.614 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Lagos.614 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Lagos.614 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Lagos.614 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Lagos.614 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Lagos.614 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Lagos

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Lagos flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 867 €
May
from 505 €
Jun
from 635 €
Jul
from 658 €
Aug
from 894 €
Sep
from 614 €
Oct
from 614 €
Nov
from 614 €
Dec
from 656 €
Jan
from 637 €
Feb
from 614 €
Mar
from 615 €

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Lagos

London Gatwick to Lagos: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Lagos below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lagos.

London to Lagos: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found505 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time6 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineAir Peace
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Lagos: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Lagos is 505 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Lagos.
Air Peace flies direct from London Gatwick to Lagos.
As of April 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Lagos.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Lagos is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Lagos Airport on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lagos but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lagos is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Air Peace offer the cheapest flight tickets to Lagos.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours 35 minutes.

  • Lagos is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Flights from LGW to LOS start from 09:00 — the earliest with Air Peace. The last service of the day is at 11:30 with Air Peace. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to LOS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Travelling to Lagos (and then discovering more of Nigeria!) is easy with Air Peace. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Peace.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and LOS:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Mohamed V International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • 333 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Return flights start at 505 €. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to LOS, book your journey six months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to LOS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LGW:

Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LOS:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and venture far and wide through Lagos and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos

  • From Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lagos. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Lagos, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LGW to LOS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Nigeria

  • You've seen Lagos, now it's time to explore other parts of Nigeria. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Ibadan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Agodi Gardens to Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Port Harcourt is another well-known destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without experiencing Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.

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