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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LH568
LH Lufthan
789
11:49 AM
CET T1
5:38 PM
WAT
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH569
LH Lufthan
789
11:55 PM
WAT T1I
6:10 AM+1
CET
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Lagos
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,018 mi 5h 49m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

FRA–LOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 3,018 miles in approximately 5h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–LOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 7 789 5h49 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to LOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,139
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
0h
Lagos is 0 hours the same as Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · LOS: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Lagos.
Distance & Flight Time
3,018 mi / 4,856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 49m.
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 time5h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
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 approximately 5h 49m. The route covers 3,018 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FRA to LOS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, ABV, CDG, DWC, AUH, BEY, LHR, JED, IAD, CAI, IST, DOH, DXB, NBO and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to LOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to LOS ranges from 5 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,018 miles (4,856 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.