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Flights from Lagos to Dubai (LOS-DXB): Airlines, USD Fares

Flights Lagos (LOS) to Dubai (DXB): EK operate ~14/week, ~7.8h. USD fares $500-1,100, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇳🇬 LOS 🇦🇪 DXB
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

14×

Per week

$622

From (live)

via AT

7.8h

Nonstop

Lagos (LOS) → Dubai (DXB)

LOS🇳🇬

Lagos

Murtala Muhammed International

DISTANCE

6 368 km

DXB🇦🇪

Dubai

Dubai International

~8h 55mDirect flights+0 h · same time zone

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).

🇦🇪

DXB ·

Country
United Arab Emirates
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
AED
Visa (Thai passport)
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Audience
High — Thai diaspora corridor (US/UK/JP)

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Flights Lagos -> Dubai (LOS-DXB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Lagos to Dubai connects Nigeria with the Gulf, with around 14 flights a week, two a day. The route carries business travellers, traders — many sourcing goods in Dubai’s markets — and passengers connecting onward across Asia. Block time is around eight hours.

Airlines on this route

Emirates operates LOS-DXB, flying a full-service widebody direct to Dubai with a generous checked baggage allowance and meals included — practical for traders carrying substantial goods. Dubai is the carrier’s main hub, with wide onward connections across Asia.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Emirates (EK)30 kgnone

USD fares — LOS-DXB

LOS-DXB fares move with the trade calendar and rise around the December holidays. For the busiest periods, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to seven weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Dubai

Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world’s busiest aviation and trade hubs — a fast-built modern city of high-rise towers and large commercial districts. For travellers from Lagos it is above all a trade destination and a connecting point onward across Asia.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Lagos to Dubai? Direct LOS-DXB flights are operated by Emirates. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the LOS-DXB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 7.8 hours. The LOS-DXB route runs roughly 14 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a LOS-DXB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 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-DXB? 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.

Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.

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About CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.