Frankfurt am Main to Lagos (FRA–LOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LX4038cs
LX Swiss
789
11:50 AM
CEST T1I
5:10 PM
WAT
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH568+4
LH Lufthansa
789
11:50 AM
CEST T1
5:10 PM
WAT
6h 20m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN7260cs
SN Lynx Air
789
11:50 AM
CEST T1
5:10 PM
WAT
6h 20m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH569+4
LH Lufthansa
789
11:35 PM
WAT T1I
6:50 AM+1
CEST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 9h 15m 6EA3AI KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Lagos flights
LHR London 9h 19m A3AVB6 AYBAVS London (LHR) to Lagos flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 55m A3AFAM AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Lagos flights
CAI Cairo 10h 40m ACLHMS MS Cairo (CAI) to Lagos flights
IST Istanbul 10h 55m FILHNH TK Istanbul (IST) to Lagos flights
DOH Doha 14h 53m FBIBMH MFQRVA Doha (DOH) to Lagos flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 20m ETNH ETEYMH Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lagos flights
DXB Dubai 18h 15m EKFI EK Dubai (DXB) to Lagos flights
BEY Beirut 18h 55m ME ME Beirut (BEY) to Lagos flights
CMN Casablanca 20h 45m ATLH AT Casablanca (CMN) to Lagos flights
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Frankfurt am Main to Lagos
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,018 mi 6h 20m nonstop -1h behind

FRA–LOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 3,018 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–LOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa Also: LX, SN 5 789 6h20 LX, SN
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LH, LX, SN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to LOS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to LOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,330
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lagos is 1 hour behind Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · LOS: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in Lagos.
Distance & Flight Time
3,018 mi / 4,856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders need a visa to enter Nigeria. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa for German citizens. Apply in advance at the Nigerian embassy in Berlin or the consulate in Frankfurt through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal at portal.immigration.gov.ng. The single-entry tourist visa (STR) costs around EUR 60 and is valid for up to 90 days. Processing takes 10 to 15 business days.

Required documents: completed online application, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, two passport photos, flight itinerary, proof of accommodation, bank statements from the last 3 months, and a letter explaining your visit. If someone in Nigeria is hosting you, their invitation letter with a copy of their ID is required.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. You will be asked for it at check-in and on arrival. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. The certificate is valid for life. Nigeria also requires all travelers to complete the Nigeria International Travel Portal health declaration before departure.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–LOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Lagos route.
Route details
Distance3,018 mi / 4,856 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: LOS
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to LOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport take about 6h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 3,018 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FRA to LOS: Lufthansa.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle.
Lagos is 1 hour behind Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from LOS to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FRA to LOS

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FRA to LOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to LOS is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,018 miles (4,856 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.