London to Lagos flights
Direct and connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from London to Lagos take?
Flight time from London (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from London to Lagos?
Airline availability for LHR to LOS changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from London to Lagos?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LHR to LOS varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Virgin Atlantic Airways5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- British Airways5-yr attributed events: 10Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Airways | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| British Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LHR → LOS
LHR to LOS is a long-haul route of 5,004 km (3,109 mi). See the return LOS → LHR route.
Alternative airports near London: Northolt (NHT) — 10 km, Wycombe (HYC) — 29 km, Farnborough (FAB) — 31 km.
Alternative airports near Lagos: Cotonou (COO) — 106 km, Ibadan (IBA) — 113 km.