Istanbul to Lagos (IST–LOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TK6146
TK Turkish
33X
10:10 AM
+03
3:15 PM
WAT
7h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6057
TK Turkish
77X
12:40 PM
+03
5:10 PM
WAT
6h 30m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK625
TK Turkish
333
2:05 PM
+03
7:05 PM
WAT
7h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6180
TK Turkish
33X
5:50 PM
+03
10:50 PM
WAT
7h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6443
TK Turkish
33Y
7:05 PM
+03
11:45 PM
WAT
6h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6198
TK Turkish
33F
9:25 PM
+03
2:10 AM+1
WAT
6h 45m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6501
TK Turkish
33F
11:50 PM
+03
4:50 AM+1
WAT
7h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK626
TK Turkish
333
8:50 PM
WAT T1I
5:25 AM+1
+03
6h 35m
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
CAI Cairo 8h 50m ETJULO MS Cairo (CAI) to Lagos flights
CMN Casablanca 10h 55m 6EATTG AT Casablanca (CMN) to Lagos flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 8m 3U6EAF AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Lagos flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 15m ACFILA LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lagos flights
BEY Beirut 11h 23m METK ME Beirut (BEY) to Lagos flights
LHR London 11h 27m 6EAVBA AYBAVS London (LHR) to Lagos flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 43m 6EAMFI KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Lagos flights
DOH Doha 13h 7m MHQRTK MFQRVA Doha (DOH) to Lagos flights
ADD Addis Ababa 14h 5m ATETTK ETEYMH Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lagos flights
DXB Dubai 15h BIEKFZ EK Dubai (DXB) to Lagos flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Istanbul to Lagos
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,862 mi 7h nonstop -2h behind

IST–LOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,862 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–LOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 13 333, 33F, 33X, 33Y, 77X 6h30-7h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – TK
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – TK
33Y Airbus A330-300 Freighter – TK
77X Boeing 777-200ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (13 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, IST to LOS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to LOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,365
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
-2h
Lagos is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · LOS: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Lagos.
Distance & Flight Time
2,862 mi / 4,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Nigeria. Apply through the official Nigerian Immigration Service portal at portal.immigration.gov.ng before departure. Tourist visas allow stays up to 90 days. Required documents include passport photos, a return ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–LOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Lagos route.
Route details
Distance2,862 mi / 4,605 km
Flight time7h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: LOS
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to LOS flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport take about 7h gate to gate. The route covers 2,862 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to LOS: Turkish Airlines.
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 Cairo, Mohammed V and Charles de Gaulle.
Lagos is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from LOS to IST 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 IST to LOS

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to LOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to LOS is about 7 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,862 miles (4,605 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Mohammed V and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.