Book Flights to Lagos, Nigeria
With a metropolitan population estimated above 15 million, Lagos is Africa's largest city and the commercial engine of the continent's biggest economy. It's also home to Nollywood, which produces more films each year than any country except India, and a music scene that has helped push Afrobeats onto the global stage.
Delta flies direct from New York and Atlanta, with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and Qatar Airways all connecting from their respective hubs. FareOptic compares every routing into LOS.
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Why Visit Lagos?
Africa's biggest economic engine, the second-largest film industry on Earth, and a music scene shaping global pop culture.
Lagos as Africa's Largest City and a Continental Economic Powerhouse
With a Metropolitan Population Estimated at Over 15 Million, Lagos Ranks Among the Largest and Fastest-Growing Cities in the WorldLagos, with a metropolitan population estimated at over 15 million and among the fastest-growing major cities in the world, functions as Nigeria's commercial and financial capital (though Abuja is the political capital) and one of the most significant economic hubs on the entire African continent, reflecting Nigeria's position as Africa's largest economy by GDP. The city's rapid growth and development, including a dramatic modern skyline centered on Victoria Island and Lekki, alongside its historic core on Lagos Island, gives Lagos a genuinely dynamic, fast-paced character that has made it a magnet for business, culture and opportunity across West Africa and beyond.
Lagos Island and the City's Colonial and Pre-Colonial History
Lagos Island, the historic heart of the city, preserves architectural remnants of Lagos's history as a significant pre-colonial Yoruba settlement and later a major British colonial trading port, including the Central Mosque and St. Nicholas Anglican Cathedral, giving visitors a window into the layered religious and cultural history that shaped the city before its explosive modern growth.
Nollywood — Lagos as the Heart of One of the World's Largest Film Industries
Nigeria's Film Industry, Centered Substantially in Lagos, Produces More Films Annually Than Any Country Except India, Making It the Second-Largest Film Industry in the World by VolumeNollywood, Nigeria's film industry and centered substantially in Lagos, produces more films annually than any country in the world except India, making it the second-largest film industry globally by sheer volume of output, a genuinely remarkable achievement built on a distinctive low-budget, high-volume production model that has evolved considerably since its emergence in the early 1990s. Nollywood's massive popularity across Africa and within the global African diaspora has made Lagos a genuine cultural capital for African cinema, with the industry's economic and cultural influence extending far beyond Nigeria's own borders.
Lagos's Broader Music and Cultural Influence
Beyond film, Lagos has become a major global center for Afrobeats and related African popular music genres, with the city's music industry producing artists who have achieved genuine international mainstream success in recent years, reflecting Lagos's broader role as a cultural trendsetter for youth culture across Africa and increasingly within global popular culture more broadly.
How to Find Cheap Flights to Lagos
Compare Delta's Direct US Routes Against European and Gulf Connections
Delta's direct New York and Atlanta service offers the most convenient US option, but British Airways via London, or Emirates and Qatar Airways via their Gulf hubs, are worth comparing for pricing and schedule fit.
Check Current Visa Requirements Before Booking
Nigeria's visa requirements and application process have specific procedures; check current e-visa or visa-on-arrival policy for your nationality well before your trip.
Base Yourself on Victoria Island or Lekki for Business Travel
Lagos's modern business and hospitality districts are concentrated on Victoria Island and in Lekki, making these areas the practical base for most business travelers.
Airlines Flying to Lagos (LOS)
Delta Air Lines — Direct Service From the US East Coast
Delta Operates Direct Flights From New York and Atlanta, Reflecting Substantial Nigerian-American Business and Diaspora Travel DemandDelta Air Lines operates direct long-haul service from New York and Atlanta into Lagos, reflecting Nigeria's status as Africa's largest economy by GDP and the substantial ongoing business and diaspora travel demand between the United States and Nigeria, the most populous country on the African continent.
Key Routes
Delta Air Lines direct from New York JFK and Atlanta ATL
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic — The UK Connection
Direct Service From London Reflects Nigeria's History as a Former British Colony and Its Substantial Diaspora Community in the UKBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic both operate direct service from London, reflecting Nigeria's history as a former British colony until independence in 1960 and the country's substantial and economically significant diaspora community in the United Kingdom.
Key Routes
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic direct from London LHR
Emirates and Qatar Airways — Gulf Hub Connections
Dubai and Doha Provide Well-Connected Routings Into Lagos Given Their Extensive Global Networks and Growing African Business TiesEmirates from Dubai and Qatar Airways from Doha provide travelers from across Asia, Europe and beyond with well-connected single-stop routings into Lagos, reflecting the Gulf carriers' rapidly expanding African route networks and Nigeria's growing economic ties to the Middle East and Asia.
Key Routes
Emirates from Dubai DXB; Qatar Airways from Doha DOH
Things to Do in Lagos
Important Information Before You Fly to Lagos
Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Language
English — Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa also widely spoken
Time Zone
West Africa Time (UTC+1, no daylight saving)
Country Code
+234 (Nigeria)
Airport Code
LOS — Murtala Muhammed International Airport, ~22 km north of the city
US Visa Required
Yes — e-visa generally available, check current requirements
Power Plugs
Type D/G — 230V / 50Hz; an adapter is needed for US devices
Emergency Number
112
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Frequently Asked Questions on Travel to Lagos
Everything you need to know about booking cheap flights to Lagos, Nigeria
What airport serves Lagos?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (IATA: LOS) sits about 22 kilometers north of the city center. Delta Air Lines operates direct flights from New York and Atlanta, with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London and Emirates and Qatar Airways from their Gulf hubs.
How big is Lagos?
Lagos has a metropolitan population estimated at over 15 million, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the world and the commercial and financial capital of Nigeria, Africa's largest economy.
What is Nollywood?
Nigeria's film industry, centered substantially in Lagos, which produces more films annually than any country except India, making it the second-largest film industry in the world by volume.
Do US citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Yes, US citizens generally need a visa for Nigeria, available as an e-visa depending on current policy. Check requirements well before booking your trip.
What currency is used in Lagos?
The Nigerian naira (NGN). Cards are accepted at hotels and larger establishments in business districts, though cash is commonly used elsewhere.
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