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Quick Flight Summary from Lagos to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $479
  • Direct flight duration 11 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines Egyptair
  • Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
  • Best days to book Thursday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $367

Cheapest flights from Lagos to Cairo

Cheapest Direct Flight

Egyptair

Egyptair
15 Oct, Thu
Lagos – Cairo
5h 25m
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
23 Oct, Fri
Lagos – Cairo
5h 15m
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
4 Oct, Sun
Lagos – Cairo
5h 25m
Non-stop
LOS–CAI
Shortest Flight

Egyptair

Egyptair
6 Nov, Fri
Lagos – Cairo
5h
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
1 Oct, Thu
Lagos – Cairo
5h 25m
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
20 Oct, Tue
Lagos – Cairo
5h 25m
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
28 Oct, Wed
Lagos – Cairo
6h 10m
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
30 Oct, Fri
Lagos – Cairo
5h
Non-stop
LOS–CAI

Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc
27 Oct, Tue
Lagos – Cairo
12h 25m
1 stop
LOS–CAI

Last update: 30 September 2026 05:43

Direct flights from Lagos to Cairo

Egyptair

Estimated Prices for Lagos to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day6 October Tuesday
Best Price
$462
Average Price
$473
$488
$462
$469
29Tue
Sep
$472
30Wed
$469
01Thu
Oct
$470
02Fri
$485
03Sat
$469
04Sun
$463
05Mon
$462
06Tue
$469
07Wed
$469
08Thu
$469
09Fri
$485
10Sat
$473
11Sun
12Mon
$478
13Tue
14Wed
$469
15Thu
$486
16Fri
17Sat
18Sun
19Mon
20Tue
$488
21Wed
22Thu
23Fri
24Sat
25Sun
26Mon
27Tue
28Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Lagos City Center

Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport

Murtala Muhammed Airport in Nigeria's Lagos province, Ikeja region can be reached easily from the city center with bus, okada, taxi or rental cars.

Bus

It is very easy to get to Murtala Muhammed Airport from the city center thanks to Lagos city buses operated by NURTW Cooperative and Lagbus. In Lagos, the roads used by buses are different from those used by regular cars, so they provide a fast transportation service without any traffic. To take advantage of the Modern and comfortable Lagos buses, all you have to do is to get a ticket from the sales points or vending machines at the stops.

Lagos buses might have different sizes but all are yellow. The name of the smallest buses type is known as ''danfo''. The “molue” buses, which are a bigger, travel more frequently between the city and the airport compared to others.

Okada

Okada motorcycles that you can use for your short trips are Lagos' most popular means of transportation. Okadas are quite fast so it is possible to get to your destination without losing time in the traffic. There are many okada motorcycles going directly to Murtala Muhammed Airport from Lagos city center.

Taxi

The safest, though not the cheapest, way to get around in Lagos is by taxi. Lagos taxis can be easily found at every corner of the city. Some taxi drivers do not use a taximeter, so it is advised that you negotiate according to the distance you are going to travel.

Taxis are usually opening with 500 Nigerian Naira. Then they demand 500 Naira per kilometer. If you choose to go to the airport by taxi from within the city, it would be useful to call one of these companies: Red Cab (+2347000733222), Corporate Cabs (+2348191166926) or Orange Cabs (+2347029119504).

Car Rental

Having an expressway linking Murtala Muhammed Airport and Lagos city center, shortens the duration of your journey incredibly. You can get to the airport in 25-30 minutes, instead of one hour, thanks to this highway.

Airport Information

Murtala Muhammed Airport, located 22 kilometers north-west of Lagos, is in the Ikeja region. As it is the largest and most modern airport in Nigeria, it has multiple facilities for its passengers.

In the airport with two terminals, facilities like duty free store and other stores, souvenir shops, eating and drinking areas, exchange office, bank and ATMs, travel agencies, car rental companies, free internet access, tourist information desks, recreation areas, VIP halls, etc. are available.

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Tuesday
29 Sep
Cloudy
31°21°
Today
Wednesday
30 Sep
Clear
30°20°
Thursday
1 Oct
Clear
31°20°
Friday
2 Oct
Cloudy
31°21°
Saturday
3 Oct
Clear
31°20°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Lagos-Cairo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Lagos-Cairo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Lagos-Cairo flights, you can use Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Lagos-Cairo is 3915 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Lagos-Cairo flights is Sunday.
Egyptair organizes direct flights between Lagos-Cairo.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Ethiopian Airlines starts from approximately $452.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Royal Air Maroc
$463
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
$462
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
$452
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Last update: 18.09.2026

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