Travelling from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Akure Airport (AKR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Flights from LOS to AKR start at 08:10 — the earliest with Green Africa Airways. The last service of the day is at 16:30 with Green Africa Airways. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Lagos Airport to Akure Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your LOS to AKR flight.
Flying during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Green Africa Airways is your ticket to exploring Akure (and perhaps some other great corners of Nigeria!). Browse the direct flights from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport offered by this popular airline.
Green Africa Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Akure Airport (AKR)
ج.م. 5,489 is the lowest price for a one-way Lagos Airport to Akure Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 10,720. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LOS to AKR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LOS to AKR.
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Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
66% of flights that depart Lagos Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LOS? If you're catching an early flight from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Akure Airport (AKR)
If you're landing on a late Lagos Airport to Akure Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near AKR:
When to fly to Akure Airport (AKR)
The quietest month for a flight from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Akure based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Akure is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Lagos Airport to Akure Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LOS to AKR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Akure is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Nigeria you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres west of Akure, a visit to Lagos will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park), Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum.
Around 137 kilometres west of Akure, Ibadan is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Start your sightseeing at Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.