Flights to Nigeria
Discover the sights, sounds and thriving cultural scenes of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. With sandy beaches, savannahs, lush forests and mountains to explore, its natural landscapes are as diverse and exciting as its rapidly expanding cities.
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Discover Nigeria’s vibrant spirit
Fly to Nigeria with British Airways to immerse yourself in this West African nation’s heady mix of culture, entertainment and natural beauty – with contrasts at every turn.
Head to the coast in Lagos for lounging on the beach by day, then liven up after dark by dancing to the rhythms of the world-famous Afrobeats scene. The booming tech and film industry, known as Nollywood, means Nigeria’s cities now sparkle with skyscrapers, but its traditional markets have stayed firmly put.
Visit Abuja, Nigeria’s modern capital city, to view the ancient monolith Aso Rock while sipping cocktails from one of its many rooftop bars. Book your holiday to Nigeria now.
Flight time
6 hours 30 minutes
Time Zone
GMT +1
Currency
Naira
Our lowest Economy and Business fares to Nigeria
Nigeria flight FAQs
Flights from London to Abuja or Lagos in Nigeria take approximately six hours and 30 minutes.
We fly to Nigeria from London Heathrow, with direct flights to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Nigeria is a popular destination to visit during winter when it’s warm and dry, so prices may be higher from November to February.
Visit during the dry season, from November to February, to make the most of Lagos’ many beaches, which are lined with bars, restaurants and lively beach clubs. This coastal city’s nightlife and music scenes are world-renowned, so there’s plenty going on to keep you entertained all year round. It's dry and warm in Abuja over winter, too – and this city never sleeps, with exhibitions and festivals happening every month.
Your naira will go far in Nigeria wherever you travel, with great value options for hotels, food, drink and experiences throughout the country. Abuja and Lagos are cities of great contrast, with well-heeled inhabitants drawn by the tech, fashion and entertainment industries living the high life. You’ll find clusters of luxury hotels and international restaurants alongside Yoruba street-food stalls, lively markets and restaurants where you can pick up jollof rice and egusi soup for less than you’d expect.
It takes between 30 minutes and an hour to get from Lagos’ airport to the city centre, or around 40 minutes from Abuja’s airport to the city, depending on which mode of transport you choose. You can get there by bus or taxi, which you can book in advance.
Travelling around both Lagos and Abuja is easy by taxi. Just remember to negotiate the price before you set off and pay on arrival.
You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Nigeria has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.
A diverse mix of cultures, Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, and some say over 500 languages. The result is a rich tapestry of traditions, music, food and festivals that provide a feast for the senses.
The creative scenes are buzzing, with Nigerian musicians and artists drawing visitors from across Africa and beyond, so there’s always something exciting to discover.
Then there’s the food. Bring your appetite and be prepared to try it all, from street food to fine dining. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the Alada Avenue night market in Lagos for an authentic experience, or go all-out in Abuja’s international restaurants.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders may require a visa to visit Nigeria, depending on how long they stay. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.
Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.
Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.
Nigerian highlights
Abuja
- Learn about modern Abuja at the Discovery Museum, Nigeria’s first digital museum dedicated to art and technology.
- Retreat to the calm green spaces of Millennium Park in the Maitama district for picnics.
- Visit the Abuja National Mosque, an iconic landmark inspired by ancient Islamic and modern Nigerian architecture.
Lagos
- Explore the free-to-enter Nike Art Gallery in Lekki. You can browse or shop over 15,000 works of art by Nigerian artists.
- Kayak through the mangroves at the Lekki Conservation Centre, a lush green haven in the city.
- Visit the main business district of Victoria Island for its upscale restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
Our cabins
All our cabins offer an excellent – and uniquely British – experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to First.
Economy
Our World Traveller cabin offers all the touches you need to enjoy your flight at an affordable price.
Premium economy
Discover our World Traveller Plus cabin and treat yourself to a wider seat and more legroom in a separate, quieter cabin.
Business
Work or relax in our Club World cabin and enjoy lounge access, a dedicated check-in area and fully flat beds for a restful sleep.
First
Choose First to enjoy a range of comforts, from fine dining to your own private suite and access to our elegant departure lounges.
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Terms and conditions
- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in USD per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Vacations: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ vacation including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.
1. Vacation Sale offers can be booked online at ba.com or through the British Airways call centre from January 6, 2026 and January 22, 2026 at 23:59 EST.
2. Vacation sale offers are valid on travel between January 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026. All travel must be completed by September 30, 2026. For travel from all British Airways operating airports in the US.
3. To qualify for the up to $400 discount per booking offer certain booking requirements must be met.
4. The savings are $50, $100, $200 or $400 and apply to new Vacation Package bookings only where a minimum spend is met:
a. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $8,000 per booking can save $400 per booking.
b. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $5,000 per booking can save $200 per booking.
c. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $3,000 per booking can save $100 per booking.
d. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $1,500 per booking can save $50 per booking.
5. The savings are per booking.
6. A Vacation Package booking means any booking including round trip flights and either a hotel, car or combination of both for the duration of the travel period. Hotels/cars added to flights only after a flight has been selected or booked will not be eligible. To be eligible for savings, we invite you to choose ‘Flight + hotel’ or ‘Flight + car’ when commencing a search. Quotes in our ‘Create your trip’ booking tool will not include this offer and are discounted in a different way.
7. Flight + car Vacation Package savings are applied before any Extras (insurance waiver, car seats etc.) are added to the booking.
8. Prices advertised on ba.com include the additional discount where applicable.
9. Vacation sale lead-in prices include all airline-related taxes, fees, and carrier charges.
10. Economy flight and hotel package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 5 nights for double occupancy accommodation.
11. Economy flight and car rental package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 7 days Avis or Budget car rental in a ‘Group A Economy Manual’ car. Prices are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. (Automatic car rental available at higher prices).
12. Car rental prices do not include fees charged locally such as airport charges, additional driver, insurance, navigation aids and similar options.
13. All prices are liable to change at any time and are subject to flight, hotel and car rental availability. Availability is strictly limited.
14. Offers are valid for new bookings only, made during the promotional period. Valid only when combined with British operated flights or BA code share flights departing from a US gateway.
15. Prices are based on travel during dates and board basis stated.
16. Limited availability of flights at these prices. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over holidays and peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin.
17. Deposits can only be paid for bookings created as flight + hotel or flight + car packages. All flight only, hotel, car and experience only bookings, and any hotel, car or experiences added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. The following deposit levels apply based on the total spend per booking:
I. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $1000-$1999 - pay from $198 deposit per booking
II. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2000-$2499 - pay from $250 deposit per booking
III. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2500-$2999 - pay from $300 deposit per booking
18. The deposit balance will be due 28 days prior to your departure date. The actual payment date will be displayed on the payment details page. You can pay the balance in as many instalments as you want. This allows you to spread the cost of the vacation over a longer period. You will have full flexibility of when you make the payments and how much they are, the only requirement is that you must have paid the full balance by the balance due date.
19. British Airways holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/package-booking-terms-and-conditions
20. All travel on BA operated flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/british-airways/general-conditions-of-carriage) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Passengers carried by code share services are subject to the ticketing carrier's conditions of carriage.
21. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion.
22. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a hotel purchase apply.
23. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a car purchase apply.
24. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice.
26. Other significant restrictions may apply.
We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.