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The Sofitel Heathrow is the only hotel within easy walking distance of Heathrow (LHR). It’s around a 5-min walk from Terminal 5 via a covered walkway. There are a range of other hotels around a 10-min taxi ride away from the airport, though these are harder to reach by public transport.

If you’re flying with British Airways, you’ll land in Terminal 5; you can exchange money at the Travelex after security or in the Baggage Reclaim area. Both open from 5:00 to 22:30. If you arrive with Virgin Atlantic, you’ll be in Terminal 2. Travelex has several locations here including at Arrivals and the Baggage area. Both of these open from 4:45 to 23:00.

If you need to get to the centre of London quickly, your best bet is to take the Heathrow Express. The trip takes around 15min to Paddington Station. Prices start from approximately £5 for a one-way fare purchased in advance online.

The Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton, is just 900 metres away from Lagos (LOS) Airport. It’s an upscale hotel with a 24-hour service desk and full amenities including dining. It also has accessible amenities for those with disabilities or limited mobility; these include accessible lifts and bathrooms. A more budget-friendly option is the Excel Oriental Hotel and Suites, which is about half a mile from Lagos Airport.

Among airlines operating Lagos to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Lagos and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flights from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,201 round-trip via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared to C$ 1,861 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 121–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Lagos to London Heathrow Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,538 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,643, a difference of C$ 106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lagos to London Heathrow Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lagos to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London, and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 3:48 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 5:53 am.

The flight takes about 6h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 2% above the route average of C$ 1,590. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport takes 6h 48m, covering 8,048 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 801.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 50m, compared with 10h 09m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 10h 57m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport range from C$ 1,272 to C$ 1,952, with an average of C$ 1,590 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,272 counts as a good deal.