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Flights from Lagos to Abuja

Nonstop flights from Lagos (LOS) to Abuja (ABV) take about 1h 8m (511 km). United Nigeria Airlines, Green Africa Airways and Air Peace fly it. Lowest fare seen: $69 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Abuja

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A man riding a motorcycle on a city street in Abuja, Nigeria with buildings and trees in the background. — arriving in Abuja

Airport transfer

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Scenic view of Lagos skyline featuring modern buildings and a motorboat in the lagoon under a bright sky. — lounges at Lagos Airport

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Airlines flying Lagos to Abuja

Carriers on LOS–ABV according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ United Nigeria Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Green Africa Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Air Peacenonstop fare seen✈ Ibom Airnonstop fare seen

Lagos to Abuja fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $76 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$7725 Oct 2026 · Air Peace	—
Nov 2026	$813 Nov 2026 · Air Peace	—
Dec 2026	$764 Dec 2026 · Green Africa Airways	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $77 for October 2026, $76 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Lagos to Abuja, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Lagos to Abuja flights

How long is the flight from Lagos to Abuja?

A nonstop flight from Lagos (LOS) to Abuja (ABV) takes about 1h 8m, covering 511 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Lagos from Abuja by air?

The great-circle distance between Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 511 km (318 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Lagos to Abuja?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LOS–ABV route include United Nigeria Airlines, Green Africa Airways, Air Peace and Ibom Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Lagos to Abuja cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LOS–ABV was $69 USD with United Nigeria Airlines (nonstop), departing 13 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Abuja?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $76 one-way, against $81 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Nigeria to Abuja?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Abuja visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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