2
Airlines
7×
Per week
$4,500
From (est.)
5.5h
Nonstop
Lagos (LOS) → Nairobi (NBO)
Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International
DISTANCE
4 138 km
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta 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 3weeks
↓ down 48%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines
ET
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Lagos -> Nairobi (LOS-NBO) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Lagos to Nairobi connects Nigeria with Kenya, the largest economies of West and East Africa, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and passengers connecting onward across the continent. Block time is about five and a half hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly LOS-NBO: Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Both feed wide onward networks from their East African hubs.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — LOS-NBO
LOS-NBO fares rise around the December holidays and major regional events. 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 Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and one of the main economic and transport centres of East Africa. For travellers from Lagos it is a business and trade destination, linking the major economies of West and East Africa.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Lagos to Nairobi? Direct LOS-NBO flights are operated by Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the LOS-NBO flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.5 hours. The LOS-NBO route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a LOS-NBO 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-NBO? 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 Nairobi? Nairobi uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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