Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Lagos.
Each week, there are 39 Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, jump on the 09:00 Virgin Atlantic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:10 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your LOS to LHR flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways has direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for LOS to LHR flights, with 96.67% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LOS and LHR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is P21,530. A return plane ticket is currently P35,561. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from LOS to LHR, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LOS to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
64.68% of flights that leave from Murtala Muhammed International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LOS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LOS to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.