Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Lagos.
Choose from seven weekly Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights. The 12:25 departure with Kenya Airways is the earliest you can take. Kenya Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LOS to NBO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Kenya Airways has direct flights from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Nairobi — and maybe even more of Kenya if you have time.
Kenya Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating LOS to NBO flights, Kenya Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LOS and NBO:
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight is $640. A return fare right now is $895. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LOS to NBO by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LOS to NBO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
When it comes to Lagos Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LOS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NBO if you're taking a late Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience more of Nairobi and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Nairobi in March.
Book your flight from Lagos Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you want to visit Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LOS to NBO in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
You've seen Nairobi, now it's time to discover other corners of Kenya. Travel around 434 kilometres south-east to Mombasa to check off its popular sights. From Mombasa Marine National Park to Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without a visit to Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.




