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Connecting route · Nigeria → Greece

Flights from Lagos to Athens

There are no direct flights from Lagos to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Cairo, about 8h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 48m
LOSATHIST

Lagos to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey8h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Lagos to Athens

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

1
LOS Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~8h 54m
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LOS Cairo (CAI) ATH
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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3
LOS Beirut (BEY) ATH
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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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
4,056 km2,519 miles
Journey time
8h 48mestimate
Time difference
+1hAthens vs Lagos
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
LOS → ATH

Flights from Lagos to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lagos to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Cairo and Beirut. 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 Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,056 km.
Where do you change planes between Lagos and Athens?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Cairo (CAI) and Beirut (BEY). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lagos and Athens?
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Lagos and Athens?
Athens is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.

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