Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Lagos's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
Flights from CDG to LOS start at 14:40 — the first with Air France. The last service of the day is at 16:30 with Air France. In total, you can choose from ten weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your CDG to LOS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air France offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lagos — and maybe even more of Nigeria if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CDG to LOS flights is Air France.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and LOS include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Malabo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Currently, C$493 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$751. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CDG to LOS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from CDG to LOS is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CDG:
Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Pick up a Murtala Muhammed International Airport rental car and explore Lagos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Murtala Muhammed International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport to central Lagos has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lagos. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to LOS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres north-east of Lagos, a visit to Ibadan will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
Port Harcourt is another favourite destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. No trip is complete without a visit to Port Harcourt Zoo, Bori Camp Central Mosque and Garden City Amusement Park.