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$481+ Cheap flights from Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — IST
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Istanbul are usually found in October or July, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Lagos to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:40 amLOS - IST
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/76:15 pmIST - LOS
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$801
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:05 pmLOS - IST
1 stop19h 35mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 1/26:20 pmIST - LOS
1 stop25h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 11/17$836
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:40 pmLOS - IST
1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/511:55 pmIST - LOS
1 stop14h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$909
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:40 amLOS - IST
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/312:05 amIST - LOS
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$940
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:40 amLOS - IST
1 stop22h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/112:05 amIST - LOS
1 stop29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$965
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:40 pmLOS - IST
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:25 amIST - LOS
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$994
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:20 pmLOS - IST
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2210:25 pmIST - LOS
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$1,003

Cheap flight deals from Lagos to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$801
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$481
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$902

Good round-trip deal

$874 or less

Good one-way deal

$707 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lagos to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Lagos

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 12/30

5:40 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

6:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$801

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 3/22

1:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$818

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 3/22

3:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

12:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

$825

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 12/21

7:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 1/2

6:20 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$900

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 1/21

3:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 1/30

8:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$908

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 12/22

1:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 1/5

11:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$909

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 1/19

3:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

8:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$925

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 12/21

5:40 am-6:35 am

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 1/1

12:05 am-3:10 am

1 stop29h 05m

$965

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/6

7:05 am-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$481

LagosIstanbul

LOS - IST

LOSIST

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/6

8:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$746

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Deals found on 11/16

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Compare providers for flights from Lagos to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lagos to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lagos-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Lagos-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lagos-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lagos-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lagos-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Lagos with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lagos to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport (average of $581). Flying from Lagos to Istanbul Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $946). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LOS to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lagos to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated November 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from Lagos to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
896 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
386 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lagos to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lagos to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Lagos, you will be flying from Murtala Muhammed, which is the city’s only airport. Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is located 5.0 mi from the center of Lagos. There is 1 flight from Murtala Muhammed to Istanbul per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport can take about 13h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $801. Airlines will cover a distance of 2860 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $712. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $754, and Egyptair, from $762. Turkish Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,367, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $455. The most popular route (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Istanbul), is priced around $954.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lagos to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lagos to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lagos to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Istanbul Airport (average of $581). Flying from Lagos to Istanbul Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $946). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Lagos to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Lagos to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$712Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$754Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EgyptairCheapest$762Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$799Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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