Travelling from Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Port Harcourt and Lagos are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 59 Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PHC to LOS flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Most passengers choose to fly with valuejet on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
£56 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport flight. Return flights start from £109. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PHC to LOS.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Port Harcourt Airport (PHC)
72% of flights departing from Port Harcourt Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Port Harcourt to Port Harcourt Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport, have a look at Charleson Luxury Hotel. It's a short drive from PHC.
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
Consider booking a hotel near LOS if you're catching a late Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Lagos Airport rental car and discover Lagos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Lagos Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Lagos Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Lagos Airport is roughly 23 kms (14 miles) from central Lagos. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
The quietest month for a flight from Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Lagos based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Port Harcourt Airport to Lagos Airport for January if you'd like to visit Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PHC to LOS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen Lagos. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the north-east, well-known attractions include 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 dropping by St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park.