Flights to Nigeria

Flights to Nigeria

Nigeria has a total of 24 airports, 3 of which handle intercontinental flights, 5 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 19 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Nigeria together handle 9,322 flights this month, departing from 59 airports in 32 countries, operated by 38 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Nigeria in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Nigeria. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Nigeria.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance, Oneworld or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Nigeria

Explore Nigeria!

Discover all 24 destinations in Nigeria. The most popular airports are in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Collectively, the top 3 airports in these cities handle over 74% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Nigeria, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Nigeria

When planning your trip to Nigeria, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 38 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. Major airlines include United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace, Ibom Air and ValueJet. Together they operate more than half (58%) of all scheduled flights in April.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Nigeria?

Nigeria has destinations with multiple climate types which are tropical and hot mediterranean destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Nigeria as a whole is from January to December (all year round). In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Nigeria at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Nigeria are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Nigeria also has destinations North of the equator, where the dry season starts in November and ends in April, making this period the best to visit the country's tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 20 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 North of the equator

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Nigeria are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Nigeria has 4 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

Countries with direct flights to Nigeria

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 31 countries that have non-stop flights to Nigeria, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Nigeria

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Nigeria. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 35 airports across 31 countries and 4 continents offer direct flights to 24 airports in Nigeria.

Flying First Class to Nigeria

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can choose to depart from a total of 13 airports (located in 4 different countries), and arrive at one of 8 First Class airports in Nigeria. Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in Nigeria

Flying Business Class to Nigeria

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 47 airports across 31 countries that provide business class flights to Nigeria. As of today, you can arrive at 13 airports in Business Class.

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Nigeria

Domestic flights across Nigeria

With a total of 78 domestic routes, there are many flights within Nigeria that make it easy to travel around the country.

United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace and Ibom Air together operate more than half (54%) of all domestic flights in Nigeria, a total of 4,293 flights this month. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Nigeria

There are 20 cities spread across 19 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Nigeria. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 5 airports in the country. As of today, Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco have the best direct connections to Nigeria from Africa.

Lagos is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 602 flights in April, representing 65% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by 8 airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa World Airlines, Air Peace, Air Cote D'Ivoire, ASKY Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Air Maroc and United Nigeria Airlines.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Ghana to Nigeria

From Ghana you can fly non-stop from Accra Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Ghana, operated by 6 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Ghana to Nigeria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 5 airports in Ghana offer flights to 2 destinations in Nigeria that require just one stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Nigeria

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 4 direct routes from Ethiopia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Egypt to Nigeria

From Egypt you can fly non-stop from Cairo Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 3 direct routes from Egypt, operated by Egyptair.

Egypt to Nigeria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 11 airports in Egypt offer flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria that require just one stop:

Flights from Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria

From Côte d’Ivoire you can fly non-stop from Abidjan Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Côte d’Ivoire, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 5 airports in Côte d’Ivoire offer flights to 2 destinations in Nigeria that require just one stop:

Flights from Morocco to Nigeria

From Morocco you can fly non-stop from Casablanca Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Morocco, operated by Royal Air Maroc.

Morocco to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Morocco offer flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Togo to Nigeria

From Togo you can fly non-stop from Lomé Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Togo, operated by 2 different airlines — Air France and ASKY Airlines.

Flights from Gabon to Nigeria

From Gabon you can fly non-stop from Libreville Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Gabon, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Cote D'Ivoire and Afrijet.

Gabon to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Gabon offer flights to 2 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Rwanda to Nigeria

From Rwanda you can fly non-stop from Kigali Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Rwanda to Nigeria, operated by RwandAir.

Rwanda to Nigeria with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Cyangugu Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Lagos:

Flights from Equatorial Guinea to Nigeria

From Equatorial Guinea you can fly non-stop from Malabo Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Equatorial Guinea, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Equatorial Guinea to Nigeria with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Bata Airport offers 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria:

Flights from Kenya to Nigeria

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kenya to Nigeria, operated by Kenya Airways.

Kenya to Nigeria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Kenya offer flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria that require just one stop:

Flights from Angola to Nigeria

From Angola you can fly non-stop from Luanda Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Angola to Nigeria, operated by TAAG Angola.

Angola to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 12 airports in Angola offer flights to Lagos Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Cameroon to Nigeria

From Cameroon you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Nigeria. In total there are 3 direct routes from Cameroon, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Cameroon to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Cameroon offer flights to 2 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from South Africa to Nigeria

From South Africa you can fly non-stop from Johannesburg Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from South Africa to Nigeria, operated by South African Airways.

South Africa to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Uganda to Nigeria

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Uganda to Nigeria, operated by Uganda Airlines.

Uganda to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Uganda offer flights to Lagos Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Tanzania to Nigeria

From Tanzania you can fly non-stop from Dar es Salaam Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Tanzania to Nigeria, operated by Air Tanzania.

Tanzania to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in Tanzania offer flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Benin to Nigeria

From Benin you can fly non-stop from Cotonou Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Benin to Nigeria, operated by 2 different airlines — Afrijet and ValueJet.

Flights from Chad to Nigeria

From Chad you can fly non-stop from N'Djamena Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Abuja. This is the only non-stop flight route from Chad to Nigeria, operated by ASKY Airlines.

Chad to Nigeria with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Abeche Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Abuja:

Flights from Gambia to Nigeria

From Gambia you can fly non-stop from Banjul Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Lagos. This is the only non-stop flight route from Gambia to Nigeria, operated by ValueJet.

Flights from Algeria to Nigeria

From Algeria you can fly non-stop from Algiers Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Nigeria: Abuja. This is the only non-stop flight route from Algeria to Nigeria, operated by Air Algerie.

Algeria to Nigeria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 31 airports in Algeria offer flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria that require just one stop:

Intercontinental flights to Nigeria

There are 3 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Nigeria. A total of 12 different countries across Asia, Europe and North America offer flights to the country. With 21 direct flight routes, connecting 15 intercontinental airports to 3 destinations, Nigeria is well-connected to various parts of the world. 14 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

United Kingdom, Turkey and Qatar have the best intercontinental flight connections to Nigeria.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Europe to Nigeria

From Europe, 5 countries have direct flights to Nigeria. 10 non-stop routes are available, operated by 7 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from United Kingdom to Nigeria

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United Kingdom you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

United Kingdom to Nigeria with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Nigeria, as 25 departure airports in United Kingdom offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria:

Flights from Germany to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Germany? This is possible from Frankfurt only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Lufthansa.

Germany to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 14 airports in Germany offer flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from France to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from France? This is possible from Paris only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Air France.

France to Nigeria with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Nigeria, as 25 departure airports in France offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria:

Flights from Netherlands to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Netherlands? This is possible from Amsterdam only. You will arrive at Lagos — currently the only direct route connecting Nigeria and Netherlands. Flights are operated by KLM.

Netherlands to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Netherlands offer flights to 2 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Spain to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Spain? This is possible from Madrid only. You will arrive at Lagos — currently the only direct route connecting Nigeria and Spain. Flights are operated by Euroairlines.

Spain to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 34 airports in Spain offer flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from Asia to Nigeria

From Asia, 5 countries have direct flights to Nigeria. 7 non-stop routes are available, operated by 5 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Turkey to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Nigeria with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Nigeria, as 45 departure airports in Turkey offer 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Nigeria:

Flights from Qatar to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Qatar Airways.

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from United Arab Emirates? This is possible from Dubai only. You will arrive at Lagos — currently the only direct route connecting Nigeria and United Arab Emirates. Flights are operated by Emirates.

United Arab Emirates to Nigeria with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Nigeria, as 5 departure airports in United Arab Emirates offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria:

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Saudi Arabia? This is possible from Jeddah only. You will arrive at Kano — currently the only direct route connecting Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Flights are operated by Saudi Arabian.

Saudi Arabia to Nigeria with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Nigeria, as 25 departure airports in Saudi Arabia offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria:

Flights from Lebanon to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Lebanon? This is possible from Beirut only. You will arrive at Lagos — currently the only direct route connecting Nigeria and Lebanon. Flights are operated by Middle East.

Non-stop flights from North America to Nigeria

From North America, 2 countries have direct flights to Nigeria. 4 non-stop routes are available, operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from United States to Nigeria

There are 3 airports in United States that have direct flights to Nigeria. You will arrive at Lagos Airport, the only destination for direct flights out of United States. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Delta and United Airlines, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

United States to Nigeria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 176 airports in United States offer flights to 4 destinations in Nigeria with a single stop:

Flights from Antigua & Barbuda to Nigeria

Looking to fly directly from Antigua & Barbuda? This is possible from St. John's, Antigua only. You will arrive at Lagos — currently the only direct route connecting Nigeria and Antigua & Barbuda. Flights are operated by Air Peace.

Most popular routes to Nigeria

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Nigeria, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Nigeria with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Nigeria, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Nigeria!

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