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Flights from Cape Town to Lagos
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Lagos. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 9h 44m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 37m
Cape Town to Lagos at a glance
Fastest journey8h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Lagos
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CPT Johannesburg (JNB) LOS
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Asky Airlines, South African Airways
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
- 4,769 km2,962 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hLagos vs Cape Town
- Currency in Lagos
- NGN
- Airports
- CPT → LOS
Flights from Cape Town to Lagos: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Lagos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Luanda. 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 Cape Town to Lagos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,769 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Lagos?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Luanda (NBJ). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Lagos?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Lagos?
Lagos is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
