Flights from Lagos to Sokoto

Flight Duration1 h and 30 mFlights between Lagos and Sokoto take, on average, 1 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Origin airportMurtala Muhammed International AirportWhen flying from Lagos to Sokoto

Destination airportSadiq Abubakar IiiFor the route from Lagos to Sokoto

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Lagos to Sokoto

Distance: 471 mi

Lagos airports

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Sokoto airports

Book your Lagos to Sokoto flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Lagos to Sokoto (Nigeria) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Lagos to Sokoto takes roughly 1 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Lagos–Sokoto route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

The weather in Sokoto

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sokoto, temperatures average around 39ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 41ºC
Lows: down to 17ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Lagos to Sokoto

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Lagos to Sokoto:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sokoto. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lagos to Sokoto

How can I find cheap flights from Lagos to Sokoto at Opodo?

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Lagos to Sokoto. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.

How long does the flight take to go from Lagos to Sokoto?

The total flight time between Lagos and Sokoto is of around 1 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 470.63 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Sokoto compared to Lagos?

While in Lagos temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Sokoto can experience temperatures up to 33º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 26º ºC in Sokoto, compared to the 25º ºC average in Lagos.