Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos is six hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to LOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport. Many travellers pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
£504 is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport flight. A return flight starts from £837. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DCA to LOS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport.
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Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
71% of flights departing from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DCA:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lagos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis to explore Lagos and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Lagos Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lagos in March.
When booking your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Lagos Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Lagos, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DCA to LOS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria waiting to be explored. About 113 kms (70 miles) north-east of Lagos, a trip to Ibadan will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
Port Harcourt is another favourite destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kms (270 miles) south-east of Lagos. No journey is complete without visiting St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park.