Search Flights from Lagos to Cairo

Quick Flight Summary from Lagos to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 1,841
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines Egyptair
  • Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
  • Best days to book Saturday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,481

Cheapest flights from Lagos to Cairo

Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
1 Sep, Tue
Lagos – Cairo
10h 25m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
26 Sep, Sat
Lagos – Cairo
11h
1 stop
LOSCAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
30 Sep, Wed
Lagos – Cairo
13h 20m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
10 Sep, Thu
Lagos – Cairo
18h 5m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
15 Sep, Tue
Lagos – Cairo
18h 5m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
21 Sep, Mon
Lagos – Cairo
11h
1 stop
LOSCAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
4 Sep, Fri
Lagos – Cairo
13h 20m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
31 Aug, Mon
Lagos – Cairo
11h 40m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
3 Sep, Thu
Lagos – Cairo
11h 40m
1 stop
LOSCAI

Last update: 25 August 2026 01:02

Direct flights from Lagos to Cairo

Egyptair

Estimated Prices for Lagos to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day13 September Sunday
Best Price
SAR 1,487
Average Price
SAR 2,312
SAR 3,764
SAR 1,487
SAR 3,764
24Mon
Aug
SAR 3,304
25Tue
SAR 3,063
26Wed
SAR 2,772
27Thu
SAR 2,784
28Fri
29Sat
SAR 2,773
30Sun
SAR 2,647
31Mon
SAR 1,833
01Tue
Sep
SAR 1,851
02Wed
SAR 1,833
03Thu
04Fri
SAR 1,892
05Sat
SAR 1,832
06Sun
SAR 1,833
07Mon
08Tue
09Wed
SAR 1,780
10Thu
11Fri
12Sat
SAR 1,487
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
16Wed
17Thu
18Fri
SAR 1,538
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Lagos City Center

Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport

Murtala Muhammed Airport in Nigeria's Lagos province, Ikeja region can be reached easily from the city center with bus, okada, taxi or rental cars.

Bus

It is very easy to get to Murtala Muhammed Airport from the city center thanks to Lagos city buses operated by NURTW Cooperative and Lagbus. In Lagos, the roads used by buses are different from those used by regular cars, so they provide a fast transportation service without any traffic. To take advantage of the Modern and comfortable Lagos buses, all you have to do is to get a ticket from the sales points or vending machines at the stops.

Lagos buses might have different sizes but all are yellow. The name of the smallest buses type is known as ''danfo''. The “molue” buses, which are a bigger, travel more frequently between the city and the airport compared to others.

Okada

Okada motorcycles that you can use for your short trips are Lagos' most popular means of transportation. Okadas are quite fast so it is possible to get to your destination without losing time in the traffic. There are many okada motorcycles going directly to Murtala Muhammed Airport from Lagos city center.

Taxi

The safest, though not the cheapest, way to get around in Lagos is by taxi. Lagos taxis can be easily found at every corner of the city. Some taxi drivers do not use a taximeter, so it is advised that you negotiate according to the distance you are going to travel.

Taxis are usually opening with 500 Nigerian Naira. Then they demand 500 Naira per kilometer. If you choose to go to the airport by taxi from within the city, it would be useful to call one of these companies: Red Cab (+2347000733222), Corporate Cabs (+2348191166926) or Orange Cabs (+2347029119504).

Car Rental

Having an expressway linking Murtala Muhammed Airport and Lagos city center, shortens the duration of your journey incredibly. You can get to the airport in 25-30 minutes, instead of one hour, thanks to this highway.

Airport Information

Murtala Muhammed Airport, located 22 kilometers north-west of Lagos, is in the Ikeja region. As it is the largest and most modern airport in Nigeria, it has multiple facilities for its passengers.

In the airport with two terminals, facilities like duty free store and other stores, souvenir shops, eating and drinking areas, exchange office, bank and ATMs, travel agencies, car rental companies, free internet access, tourist information desks, recreation areas, VIP halls, etc. are available.

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
24 Aug
Fog
37°23°
Today
Tuesday
25 Aug
Clear
38°23°
Wednesday
26 Aug
Clear
39°25°
Thursday
27 Aug
Clear
40°25°
Friday
28 Aug
Clear
39°25°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Lagos-Cairo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Lagos-Cairo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Lagos-Cairo flights, you can use Murtala Muhammed Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Lagos-Cairo is 3915 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Lagos-Cairo flights is Saturday.
Egyptair organizes direct flights between Lagos-Cairo.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Ethiopian Airlines starts from approximately SAR 1,413.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Egyptair
SAR 2,647
1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Royal Air Maroc
SAR 3,063
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
SAR 1,475
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
SAR 1,413

Last update: 19.08.2026

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