Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, making Lagos one hour ahead of Cardiff.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CWL to LOS flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a sought-after stop between CWL and LOS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
At the moment, £343 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £597. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CWL to LOS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CWL to LOS.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CWL:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Pick up a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car and explore Lagos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport to the centre of Lagos has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lagos. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CWL to LOS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria just waiting to be explored. Around 70 miles north-east of Lagos, a visit to Ibadan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
Port Harcourt is another essential stop in Nigeria and is around 270 miles south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without a visit to Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.
