Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lagos one hour behind Cairo.
Choose from 20 weekly Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 09:35.
To ensure you get on your CAI to LOS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Lagos — and maybe even more of Nigeria if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is EgyptAir.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CAI to LOS flights is EgyptAir.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and LOS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
At the moment, $405 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $632. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CAI to LOS, reserve your journey eight months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo International Airport, 63.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
If you're getting in on a late Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LOS:
Grab 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 popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Murtala Muhammed International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
From Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Lagos in February.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Lagos during its warmest month. 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 CAI to LOS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Lagos. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Nigeria, consider Port Harcourt, about 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park are among its highlights.
