Flights to Nigeria from Canadian cities
Flying from Canada to Nigeria
- Entry: Canadians need a visa for Nigeria, arranged before travel.
- Read the travel advisory. The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to most of Nigeria, including Abuja, and a high degree of caution in Lagos. Check it before you book, and arrange airport pickups with people you trust.
- Lagos or Abuja? Lagos usually has more flights and competition; Abuja can be better for the north and the Federal Capital Territory.
- Check bags carefully. Allowances differ a lot between airlines on these routes, and many trips home need extra luggage.
- December is the peak. Book Christmas trips early.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Christmas 2026: when to book
- Book now if you haven't. For mid-December to early January, the cheapest seats usually sell first and peak fares rarely drop close to the date. Set a fare alert and book when a good price appears.
- Shift by a few days. Christmas Day and New Year's Day are both Fridays this year. Flying out midweek in early or mid-December, or coming home after the first weekend of January, is usually much cheaper than the start and end of the school break.
- December is the busiest month for trips home to Nigeria from Canada, especially to Lagos, so fares are highest from mid-December to early January.
- Compare connections. London, Paris, Frankfurt, Istanbul and Addis Ababa all connect to Lagos and Abuja; the cheapest one changes from week to week.
Where you can fly in Nigeria
Lagos
Airport: Murtala Muhammed International (LOS).
Flights: No nonstop from Canada, so trips connect, usually in London, Amsterdam, Paris or Istanbul.
Cheapest time to fly: December and the holiday season are the priciest; other months are usually cheaper.
Weather: Lagos is hot and humid year-round. The drier months, roughly November to March, are the easiest time to visit. The rainy season brings heavy downpours and flash flooding that can snarl traffic. Canada's travel advice lists it as May to October, and local guides say rain can start in April.
On arrival: Canadians need a visa for Nigeria, so apply well ahead. Arrange your airport pickup in advance and read the Government of Canada travel advice.
Abuja
Airport: Nnamdi Azikiwe International (ABV), about 40 minutes from central Abuja.
Flights: No nonstop from Canada, so trips connect, usually in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Istanbul or Addis Ababa.
Cheapest time to fly: December and the summer school break are the busiest times from Canada; other months are usually cheaper.
Weather: The dry season runs from about November to March, with dusty Harmattan winds and hazy skies from December to February. The rainy season runs from about April to October.
On arrival: Arrange a pickup or a trusted taxi before you land, especially for late-night arrivals.
Airlines and schedules change, so check the route page for your dates.
Guides for trips to Nigeria
Canada to Nigeria: common questions
Which Canadian cities fly nonstop to Nigeria?
There are no nonstop flights from Canada on these routes, so trips connect at least once.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Canada to Nigeria?
December and the holiday season are the priciest; other months are usually cheaper.
Is there a nonstop flight from Canada to Lagos?
No. Trips connect, usually in london, amsterdam, paris or istanbul.
Is there a nonstop flight from Canada to Abuja?
No. Trips connect, usually in london, paris, frankfurt, istanbul or addis ababa.
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