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MAN → LOS

Manchester to Lagos

Route
MAN → LOS
Distance
3,248 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 6h 45m
With one stop
usually 10h 15m–12h 15m
Arrive at
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Local time
UTC+1

Leaving from Manchester

The north’s biggest airport, with its own railway station and direct trains across the north of England. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers connecting Manchester to South Asia, Africa and the Far East.

Arriving in Lagos

Africa’s largest city and Nigeria’s commercial engine, with the busiest route from the UK to West Africa.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: november to February is the dry season; the rains are heaviest from May to July.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Lagos

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Manchester to Lagos?
The two airports are about 3,248 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 6h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 10h 15m to 12h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Manchester to Lagos?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.