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Flights from Lagos to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Lagos to Abu Dhabi. 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
LOSAUHCAI

Lagos to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Beirut

Best ways to fly from Lagos to Abu Dhabi

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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LOS Cairo (CAI) AUH
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 23m
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LOS Beirut (BEY) AUH
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban
One airline, one ticket ~10h 46m
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LOS Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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LOS Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 24m
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LOS Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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LOS Nairobi (NBO) AUH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Etihad 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
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Lagos
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
LOS → AUH

Flights from Lagos to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lagos to Abu Dhabi?
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 Lagos to Abu Dhabi?
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 Lagos and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Beirut (BEY), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lagos and Abu Dhabi?
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Lagos and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Lagos.

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