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Airlines
42×
Per week
$151
From (live)
via P4
1h
Nonstop
Lagos (LOS) → Abuja (ABV)
Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International
DISTANCE
552 km
Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 4weeks
↓ down 10%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
Compare carriers on this route
🇳🇬Arik Air
W3
- Frequency
- 42× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
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Flights Lagos -> Abuja (LOS-ABV) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Lagos to Abuja is Nigeria’s busiest domestic trunk route, connecting the commercial capital with the federal capital, with around 42 flights a week — several each day. It carries business travellers, government and corporate staff and families in roughly equal measure. Block time is about an hour.
Airlines on this route
Arik Air operates LOS-ABV, flying the short domestic sector direct between Nigeria’s two largest cities. With several flights a day, the route is built for flexibility — a missed flight rarely means a long wait.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Arik Air (W3) | 23 kg | none |
USD fares — LOS-ABV
As a high-frequency domestic route, LOS-ABV is competitively priced. Fares rise around the December holidays and major national events. One to three weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Abuja
Abuja is the federal capital of Nigeria, a planned city in the centre of the country, the seat of government. For travellers from Lagos it is most often a government or business destination, linked to the commercial capital by the country’s busiest air corridor.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Lagos to Abuja? Direct LOS-ABV flights are operated by Arik Air. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the LOS-ABV flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.0 hours. The LOS-ABV route runs roughly 42 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a LOS-ABV flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on LOS-ABV? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Abuja? Abuja uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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