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LOSIST
International · ~6hr direct

Cheap flights from Lagos to Istanbul.

Nigeria to the crossroads — Turkish Airlines direct daily to Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines operates the only direct service from Lagos to Istanbul — a 6-hour hop to Turkey's cultural capital and one of the world's widest connection hubs. Book it as a destination or as the smart one-stop to Europe, Central Asia and the US.

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AirlineRouteTripDatesPrice from
TK
Turkish Airlines
LOSISTOne Way9 Aug₦565,000
ET
Ethiopian
LOSISTOne Way15 Aug₦610,000
QR
Qatar Airways
LOSISTOne Way12 Aug₦640,000
TK
Turkish Airlines
LOSISTReturn9 Aug–14 Aug₦988,750
QR
Qatar Airways
LOSISTReturn12 Aug–17 Aug₦1,120,000

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About this route

Flights from Lagos to Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines operates the only direct service from Lagos to Istanbul — a 6-hour hop to Turkey's cultural capital and one of the world's widest connection hubs. Book it as a destination or as the smart one-stop to Europe, Central Asia and the US.

Direct flight time is ~6hr direct, with Daily direct departures from Murtala Muhammed Intl. (LOS) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Fares typically bottom out in March; the peak season is June–September, when we recommend booking 6–8 weeks ahead.

April to June and September to October — mild weather and fewer crowds. March offers the lowest fares.

Travel documents

  • Valid Nigerian passport with 6+ months validity.
  • Turkish e-Visa — issued online in 24hr for Nigerian passport holders with valid Schengen/UK/US visa. Otherwise, sticker visa via embassy.
  • Return ticket and hotel booking.

Airport information

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 40km northwest of the city. The M11 metro connects to Gayrettepe in central Istanbul in ~40 minutes. Havaist buses are cheaper and reach Taksim in an hour; taxis take 45–60 min in traffic.

Top things to do in Istanbul

  • Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
  • Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern
  • Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar
  • Bosphorus cruise between two continents
  • Galata Tower and Istiklal Street nightlife
At a glance

Cost & timing.

Cheapest month
March
Average duration
~6hr direct
Peak season
June–September
Airport to city
~40 min metro
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