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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Nigeria

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Lagos

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lagos. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Beirut, about 10h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 48m
AUHLOSCAI

Abu Dhabi to Lagos at a glance

Fastest journey9h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Beirut

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Lagos

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Cairo (CAI) LOS
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 23m
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AUH Beirut (BEY) LOS
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban
One airline, one ticket ~10h 46m
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3
AUH Doha (DOH) LOS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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4
AUH Addis Ababa (ADD) LOS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 24m
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AUH Istanbul (IST) LOS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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AUH Nairobi (NBO) LOS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 35m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,778 km3,588 miles
Journey time
9h 48mestimate
Time difference
-3hLagos vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Lagos
NGN
Airports
AUH → LOS

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Lagos: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lagos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Beirut and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Lagos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,778 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Lagos?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Beirut (BEY), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air Arabia flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Lagos?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Lagos?
Lagos is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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