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NCL → LOS

Newcastle to Lagos

Route
NCL → LOS
Distance
3,360 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 7 hours
With one stop
usually 10h 30m–12h 30m
Arrive at
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Local time
UTC+1

Leaving from Newcastle

North of the city, on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Emirates connects Newcastle to Dubai; other routes usually connect through London or Europe.

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 Newcastle to Lagos?
The two airports are about 3,360 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 7 hours. With one connection, most journeys take 10h 30m to 12h 30m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Newcastle 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.