Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

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The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos, Abuja and Enugu.

Question 2

When is the best time to book a flight to Nigeria?

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The price you pay for your flight to Nigeria may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Côte d’Ivoire is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

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Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost R683, while return flights cost around R2 287.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

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A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R13 797, however they can be found for as little as R12 423.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 20 minutes).

Question 8

Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

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Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0,0 km away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are TAAG, South African and RwandAir.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Nigeria?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Nigeria from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Air and Uganda Airlines.

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nigeria ranges from 13.0 - 316.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 316.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nigeria when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nigeria, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 15

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Nigeria?

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When you search for this flight to Nigeria, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Question 16

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Nigeria?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to Nigeria for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 17

Can Cheapflights find flights to Nigeria with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Nigeria shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Nigeria become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Nigeria flights today and get alerted when prices change. To subscribe and begin receiving alerts, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Nigeria?

The price you pay for your flight to Nigeria may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Air and Uganda Airlines.

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nigeria ranges from 13.0 - 316.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 316.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nigeria when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

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How long is the flight to Nigeria?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Nigeria from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Nigeria in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 September 2026.

The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos, Abuja and Enugu.

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