How to get fromNairobi to Lagosby bus, plane or car

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Lagos by bus, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nairobi, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS)plane NBO - LOS
8h 21m
$352–603
Drive 5,478 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Lagoscar 5,478 km
4d 5h
$632–912
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lagos (LOS)plane WIL - LOS
9h 42m
$371–1,105

Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS) flights

20Weekly Planes

8hAverage Duration

$343Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Lagos.

Launch map view

Distance: 3,894.2 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lagos, Nigeria?

FlexFlight ApS, Jambojet Limited, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lagos (LOS) twice daily.

Airlines

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Lagos, Nigeria(opens in a new window)

Lagos or Lagos City is the most populous city in Nigeria, with an estimated population of 21 million in 2015. Lagos is the most populous urban area in Africa. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the centre of the country. Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent. Due to the large urban population and port traffic volumes, Lagos is classified as a Medium-Port Megacity.

Things to do in Lagos

Freedom Park(Opens in a new window)

Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park area in the middle of downtown Lagos in Lagos Island, Nigeria which was formerly Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison. It was designed by the Architect Theo Lawson.

Lekki Conservation Centre(Opens in a new window)

Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) is a 78 ha Natural Resource Conservation in Lekki, Lagos State.

Cathedral Church of Christ(Opens in a new window)

The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos is an Anglican cathedral in Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Iga Idunganran(Opens in a new window)

Iga Idunganran is the Official Residence of the Oba of Lagos, situated on Lagos Island. It is also a tourist attraction.

Places to stay in Lagos

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Lagos Continental Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

The Cate House(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Nairobi to Lagos easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Nairobi to Lagos right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.