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United Kingdom → Nigeria
Planning a trip from the UK to Nigeria? Compare available flights from major UK airports to popular Nigerian destinations and find a flight that fits your travel dates, budget and preferred airline.
Whether you're travelling home for Christmas, visiting family, travelling for business or planning a holiday, search and compare available flights to Nigeria with Intercity.
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Why Intercity
Use Intercity to search and compare available flight options for your journey from the UK to Nigeria.
Compare available options based on your travel dates, destination, airline, price and other available flight details.
Search for your preferred flight and continue through the booking process online.
Search flight options to major Nigerian destinations including Lagos and Abuja, with other destinations available depending on current flight inventory.
Intercity provides access to flights alongside other travel services, making it easier to plan your wider journey within Nigeria.
At a glance
| Journey | Popular destination |
|---|---|
| London → Nigeria | Lagos, Abuja and other available destinations |
| Manchester → Nigeria | Lagos, Abuja and other available destinations |
| Birmingham → Nigeria | Lagos, Abuja and other available destinations |
| Edinburgh → Nigeria | Connecting flight options |
| Glasgow → Nigeria | Connecting flight options |
Flight routes, schedules, airlines, fares and availability can change. Always check current availability and flight details before booking.
Departure cities
London is one of the most popular starting points for travellers flying from the UK to Nigeria.
Search available flights from London to destinations such as Lagos and Abuja.
Travelling from Northern England? Search available flight options from Manchester to Nigeria and compare the options available for your travel dates.
Travellers in Birmingham and the surrounding Midlands can search available flights to Nigerian destinations through Intercity.
Travelling from Scotland? Search available flight options from Edinburgh to Nigeria, including connecting itineraries where available.
Search available flight options from Glasgow to Nigerian destinations and compare the available itineraries for your preferred travel dates.
Destinations
Lagos is one of Nigeria's major international travel destinations and a popular arrival point for travellers from the UK.
Search available flights from UK airports to Lagos and compare the options available for your travel dates.
Travelling to Nigeria's capital? Search available flights from the UK to Abuja and compare available options.
If your final destination is outside Lagos or Abuja, you may be able to combine your international journey with a domestic connection, depending on available routes and schedules. Popular onward destinations may include:
Christmas & December flights to Nigeria
December is an important travel period for Nigerians living abroad, with many people returning home to spend Christmas and New Year with family and friends.
If you're planning to travel from the UK to Nigeria during the festive period, consider checking flight availability early and comparing different travel dates and flight options.
January return flights
Planning your return journey after Christmas and New Year? Search available flights from Nigeria to the UK and compare options for your preferred January travel dates.
How to book a flight from the UK to Nigeria
Select your UK departure airport or city.
Choose your preferred Nigerian airport or destination.
Enter your departure and return dates if you're booking a round trip.
Select the number of adults, children and infants travelling.
Review the available flight options and compare the details that matter to your journey.
Choose the flight that best matches your preferred schedule and travel requirements.
Enter the required passenger information and complete the booking process.
Direct vs connecting flights
Depending on your departure airport, destination and travel date, you may have the option of choosing between direct and connecting flights.
Direct flights can be convenient for travellers who want a simpler journey with fewer travel interruptions.
Connecting flights may provide additional route and airline options and can sometimes offer different fares or schedules.
When comparing flights, consider:
How to find better flight options
If your travel dates are flexible, check different departure and return dates to identify available alternatives.
Don't limit your search to one airport if you can reasonably travel from another UK airport.
A connecting itinerary may provide additional options depending on your destination and travel date.
A lower fare may not necessarily include the baggage allowance you need. Always check the fare conditions before booking.
For peak periods such as Christmas and New Year, checking availability early can give you more options to compare.
UK to Nigeria flight cost
The cost of a flight from the UK to Nigeria depends on several factors, including:
Because fares can change, the best way to know the current price for your journey is to search your specific travel dates.
What affects the fare
Airlines flying from the UK to Nigeria
Possible airlines
Airline availability, routes and schedules vary by date. Always search for your specific travel dates to see the current options available through Intercity.
UK airports for Nigeria flights
London
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Manchester
Birmingham
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Other UK airports with connecting services
Nigerian airports
LOS
Lagos
ABV
Abuja
Other Nigerian airports may be available depending on your itinerary and current flight schedules.
For Nigerians in the UK
Whether you're returning home for Christmas, visiting family, attending an event, travelling for business or simply taking a holiday, Intercity makes it easier to search for available flights from the UK to Nigeria.
You can compare available flight options based on your travel dates and destination before choosing the option that works best for your journey.
After you arrive in Nigeria
Your journey may not end when you land in Lagos or Abuja.
Potential onward travel options:
A domestic flight
Airport transfer
Car hire
Hotel accommodation
Interstate bus transportation
Intercity's wider travel platform can help you explore additional travel options within Nigeria.
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FAQ
Flight prices vary depending on your departure airport, Nigerian destination, travel dates, airline, cabin class, baggage allowance and availability. Search your preferred dates on Intercity to see current available fares.
Fares change with demand, so no single month is always cheapest. December and the Christmas period are usually the busiest and most expensive times to travel, while quieter months often have more availability. If your dates are flexible, compare a few different travel dates on Intercity to see the current options.
London Heathrow has the widest choice of flights to Lagos and Abuja, including direct services. Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow travellers can also search flights from their local airport, usually with a connection. Compare your nearest airports on Intercity to see which offers the better option for your dates.
Airlines that may operate on UK to Nigeria routes include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc, among others. Availability depends on your route and travel date, so search your journey on Intercity to see the airlines currently offering flights.
Yes. Select "Round trip" in the search form, enter your departure and return dates, and Intercity will show the available return itineraries for your journey.
Yes. Travellers can search flights from Manchester to Lagos and Abuja on Intercity. Depending on the airline and date, these may be direct or connecting itineraries.
Yes. Search flights from Birmingham to Nigerian destinations on Intercity to see the itineraries currently available for your travel dates, including connecting options.
December is the busiest period on UK to Nigeria routes, so availability tightens and fares tend to rise as the holidays approach. Once your dates are confirmed, checking availability early and comparing a few departure and return dates usually gives you more options to choose from.
Direct flights between London and Lagos are available on some airlines and dates. Direct options are more limited from other UK airports, where a connection is common. Search your route on Intercity and compare the direct and connecting itineraries shown for your dates.
Yes. Many travellers fly into Lagos or Abuja and continue to cities such as Enugu, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Uyo, Calabar, Benin City or Kano by domestic flight or interstate bus. Intercity lets you search domestic flights and buses for the onward leg once your international flight is booked.
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Whether you're coming home for Christmas, visiting family, travelling for business or planning your next trip, search available flights and compare your options with Intercity.
Flight schedules, fares, airline availability and travel requirements can change. Always confirm the latest information for your specific journey before booking or travelling.
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