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Flight deals from Lagos to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $945. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.$944 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $944, select.
Cairo.$945 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lagos on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
Cairo.$945 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lagos on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
Cairo.$945 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 27 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lagos on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
Cairo.$945 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lagos on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
Cairo.$945 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lagos on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
Cairo.$947 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.
Cairo.$960 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.
Cairo.$972 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lagos on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.
Cairo.$991 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.
Cairo.$992 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $992, select.
Cairo.$995 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $995, select.
Cairo.$995 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $995, select.
Cairo.$1,019 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Lagos on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,019, select.
Cairo.$1,024 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,024, select.
Cairo.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lagos to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jun
from $945
Jul
from $945
Aug
from $972
Sep
from $1,025
Oct
from $995
Nov
from $960
Dec
from $995
Jan
from $1,134
Feb
from $944
Mar
from $1,035
Apr
from $1,034
May
from $1,033

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Lagos to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lagos to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo
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Sphinx International

36km from central Cairo
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Lagos to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$944
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time5 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Lagos to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lagos to Cairo is $944. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Lagos to Cairo.
EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Lagos to Cairo.
As of June 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Lagos to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Cairo is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport on Monday, 8 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Royal Air Maroc and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport.

  • Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo one hour ahead of Lagos.

  • Take your pick of seven weekly Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 14:00 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight you can take. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 14:45.

  • Leave enough time to catch your LOS to CAI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Flying into Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a breeze with EgyptAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LOS to CAI flights is EgyptAir.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LOS and CAI include:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

    • Mohammed V Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • At the moment, $641 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $944. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from LOS to CAI by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LOS to CAI.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport.

Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)

  • When it comes to Lagos Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to LOS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Lagos Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LOS to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among the biggest draws.

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