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Air Tanzania Corp
Air Tanzania Corp
TC-235
16:40
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
21H :40 M
1 Stop
DAR · 11h 00m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
16:20
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Air Tanzania Corp
Air Tanzania Corp
TC-235
16:40
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
28H :30 M
1 Stop
DAR · 18h 40m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
23:10
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-901
22:25
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
8H :50 M
1 Stop
EBB · 3h 05m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
09:15
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-535
22:40
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
5H :20 M
Non Stop
06:00
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-900
13:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
10H :25 M
1 Stop
ADD · 3h 00m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1408
09:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
12H :50 M
1 Stop
DOH · 0h 55m Doha (DOH), Qatar
00:05
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1408
09:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
20H :00 M
1 Stop
DOH · 8h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
07:15
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1406
15:30
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
13H :45 M
1 Stop
DOH · 1h 50m Doha (DOH), Qatar
07:15
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1406
15:30
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
20H :15 M
1 Stop
DOH · 8h 20m Doha (DOH), Qatar
13:45
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1408
09:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
26H :30 M
1 Stop
DOH · 14h 35m Doha (DOH), Qatar
13:45
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1406
15:30
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
30H :35 M
1 Stop
DOH · 18h 40m Doha (DOH), Qatar
00:05
2026-11-01
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-900
13:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
21H :55 M
1 Stop
ADD · 14h 10m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:10
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-901
22:25
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
23H :00 M
1 Stop
EBB · 17h 15m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
23:25
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Africa World Airlines
Africa World Airlines
AW-215
13:40
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
15H :00 M
1 Stop
ACC · 8h 20m Accra (ACC), Ghana
06:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Africa World Airlines
Africa World Airlines
AW-223
20:50
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
7H :50 M
1 Stop
ACC · 1h 10m Accra (ACC), Ghana
06:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Africa World Airlines
Africa World Airlines
AW-211
09:10
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
19H :30 M
1 Stop
ACC · 12h 50m Accra (ACC), Ghana
06:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-784
18:05
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
18H :35 M
1 Stop
DXB · 5h 55m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-784
18:05
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
23H :30 M
1 Stop
DXB · 10h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
19:35
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-784
18:05
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
33H :30 M
1 Stop
DXB · 20h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
05:35
2026-11-01
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
ASKY
ASKY
KP-1203
13:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
10H :25 M
1 Stop
ADD · 3h 00m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
ASKY
ASKY
KP-1203
13:15
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
21H :55 M
1 Stop
ADD · 14h 10m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:10
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-626
22:10
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
26H :55 M
1 Stop
IST · 13h 55m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
03:05
2026-11-01
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International

Recommended hotels in Nairobi

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South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-61
22:00
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
17H :10 M
1 Stop
JNB · 7h 10m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
17:10
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-61
22:00
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
22H :05 M
1 Stop
JNB · 12h 05m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
22:05
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6401
14:45
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
38H :30 M
2 Stops
KGL · 19h 15m Kigali (KGL), Ruanda
DOH · 2h 50m Doha (DOH), Qatar
07:15
2026-11-01
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-6401
14:45
2026-10-30
Lagos (LOS)NigeriaMurtala Muhammed
45H :00 M
2 Stops
KGL · 19h 15m Kigali (KGL), Ruanda
DOH · 9h 20m Doha (DOH), Qatar
13:45
2026-11-01
Nairobi (NBO)KenyaJomo Kenyatta International
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare NGN 816,259 Air Tanzania Corp 16:40
Earliest departure NGN 1,119,180 Africa World Airlines 09:10
Shortest duration NGN 934,616 Kenya Airways 22:40
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 NGN 986,598 Qatar Airways at 09:15
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 NGN 816,259 Air Tanzania Corp at 16:40
Evening 18:00-23:59 NGN 903,035 UGANDA AIRLINES at 22:25

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Lagos (LOS)

Murtala Muhammed

Nigeria

GMT 1

Latitude: 6.5773701667785645

Longitude: 3.321160078048706

Nairobi (NBO)

Jomo Kenyatta International

Kenya

GMT 3

Latitude: -1.31923997402

Longitude: 36.9277992249

Distance: Lagos (LOS), Nigeria to Nairobi (NBO), Kenya - 3,831.81 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Lagos and Nairobi

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Lagos

Thu, 15 Oct
31°CRain expectedLow 24°
96% humidity 6 km/h wind 5 mm rain
  • Mon30° / 25°
  • Tue28° / 24°
  • Wed30° / 24°
Arrival city

Nairobi

Thu, 15 Oct
24°CRain expectedLow 16°
72% humidity 3 km/h wind 3.7 mm rain
  • Mon23° / 17°
  • Tue25° / 16°
  • Wed23° / 17°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Nairobi

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 10OctMazingira DaySaturday
  • 20OctMashujaa DayTuesday
  • 12DecJamhuri DaySaturday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 26DecBoxing DaySaturday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Lagos to Nairobi

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹66,8845h 20m1 flight
Connecting flight₹58,414Longer, includes a stop40 options

Air distance is about 3,832 km. 16 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Lagos to Nairobi

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Qatar Airways Flights

from NGN 986,59817 flights
Fares from
NGN 986,598
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 in the list above

Africa World Airlines Flights

from NGN 1,053,5743 flights
Fares from
NGN 1,053,574
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from NGN 1,207,0053 flights
Fares from
NGN 1,207,005
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration5h 20m · Kenya Airways
First departure of the day09:10 · Africa World Airlines
Last departure of the day23:55 · Air France
Flight options found41
Direct / non-stop options1
Airport codesLagos–LOS, Nairobi–NBO

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 41 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 09:10 and the last around 23:55. The fastest flight takes about 5h 20m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from NGN 816,259, Evening from NGN 903,035, Morning from NGN 986,598. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Nairobi

Nairobi offers a rare pairing of city museums and wildlife. Nairobi National Park lies close to the urban edge, while the National Museum introduces the country through natural and cultural collections. Central markets and neighbourhood cafés add a different day. Travellers from India often use the city before a safari or a meeting, but a short stay still needs careful road planning. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is southeast of the centre, and traffic can change the transfer time sharply.

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Tips for travellers from India

Select a Nairobi base around the main purpose of the visit. A central hotel works for the National Museum and business in the core, while Karen is more useful for attractions on the southwestern side. A safari operator’s pickup point matters as much as the hotel’s straight-line distance from the airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport are separate facilities, and some onward safari flights use Wilson, requiring a road transfer rather than an airside connection.

Nairobi National Park is a wildlife outing with its own entry arrangements and vehicle planning; it cannot be treated like a city garden reached between meetings. Reserve a distinct block for it and avoid combining a game drive with a tightly timed departure from the international airport. The National Museum offers a different introduction to Kenya through its collections and can anchor an indoor half-day. Markets and central streets fit better around that museum visit than around a cross-city airport transfer. If staying in Karen, group southwestern attractions together before returning to the hotel. For an onward safari, confirm which Nairobi airport appears on the domestic ticket, the operator’s baggage allowance and the pickup location. This prevents a short city stay from becoming a sequence of unnecessary drives between the two airports and opposite hotel districts.

Best time to visit Nairobi

June to September or January to February, about 12–27°C, for generally drier outings.

Places to visit in Nairobi

Nairobi National ParkNairobi National MuseumGiraffe CentreKarura ForestKenya Railway MuseumMaasai Market

How to reach Nairobi

By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is about 15–18 km southeast of central Nairobi; road travel can take about 25–60 minutes. Taxis, booked cars, buses and hotel shuttles serve arrivals.

By Rail: Nairobi Central station links with the Madaraka Express service via Nairobi Terminus; check transfer arrangements.

By Road: The Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road lead from the airport; intercity buses depart from city terminals.

What to do in Nairobi

Arrange a wildlife drive in Nairobi National Park.
Explore the National Museum collections.
Walk marked trails in Karura Forest.
Visit the Giraffe Centre on a planned outing.

Nairobi airport information

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Kenya Airways uses Terminal 1A for most flights. During renovation work from September 2026, some of its flights and Precision Air services moved to Terminal 1C, so check the operating airline’s terminal on a codeshare booking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Lagos to Nairobi flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Lagos to Nairobi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at NGN 816,259. This can change from week to week.

How far is Lagos from Nairobi by air?

The direct air distance between Lagos (LOS) and Nairobi (NBO) is about 3,832 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from LOS to NBO?

Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for Lagos to Nairobi. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Lagos to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Africa World Airlines and Emirates Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Nairobi?

The quickest non-stop Lagos to Nairobi flight on this page takes about 5h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Lagos to Nairobi flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 23 KG and 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs). Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Lagos to Nairobi flight fare?

The lowest Lagos to Nairobi fare on this page is NGN 816,259. Fares on the same dates run up to NGN 6,819,563, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Lagos to Nairobi flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 09:10 and the last around 23:55, local time at Lagos. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Check the airport codes LOS–NBO, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

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Approx route distance: 3,831.81 km.

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Lowest Lagos to Nairobi airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare NGN 816,259 30/10/2026 Air Tanzania Corp 16:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days NGN 799,937 07/11/2026 Air Tanzania Corp 16:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days NGN 775,442 06/01/2027 Air Tanzania Corp 16:40

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Lagos to Nairobi Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Lagos and Nairobi is about 3,832 KM. In these results, journey times range from 5h 20m to 55h 20m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Lagos to Nairobi Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 41 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Lagos is at 09:10 and the last is at 23:55. Flights leave from Murtala Muhammed and land at Jomo Kenyatta International.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteLagos to Nairobi
Aerial Distance3,832 KM
Flight Duration5h 20m - 55h 20m
Airport CodesLagos - LOS, Nairobi - NBO
Total Flights Available41 flights1 direct40 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 09:10
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:55
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)No flights in this time slot
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)9 flights0 direct9 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)15 flights0 direct15 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)5 flights0 direct5 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)12 flights1 direct11 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

LOS: Lagos airport. Airport access in Lagos depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

NBO: Nairobi airport. Airport access in Nairobi depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

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