Flights from Lagos to New York, United States

The global city of New York sits on the Hudson River, beside the Atlantic Ocean. It is a bustling hive of activity, where a diverse blend of cultures meets. From the famous skyline to the excellent shopping opportunities and world-famous shows, there is plenty of glitz and glamour but there are also quieter, yet equally intriguing, ways to enjoy the city. View the action from a yellow NYC Taxi or hop on board the Staten Island Ferry to take it all in from the water. In both Chinatown and Little Italy, the restaurants are highly specialized, but you can always pick up a hot dog from a street stall like the locals do.

Flying to New York

1. Which airports serve Lagos to New York?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, is an international airport, it is 16km from the center of the city. Planes fly from here to New York, landing in at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the primary international hub for New York, which is 30km away from the city center.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Lagos to New York?

Delta has a direct flight between Lagos and New York, but this runs three times a week. Air France, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways, Emirates and Etihad all have daily scheduled flights on this route, which include one stopover.

3. How long is the flight?

Direct flights on this route take 11 hours, flights which include stopovers take around 16 hours and 15 minutes. When you arrive, New York is 5 hours behind local Lagos time.

4. Climate changes between Lagos and New York

Lagos is a hot, tropical city with dry winters and humid summers when more rain falls. In New York, the weather changes depending on the season, in summer it is often warm and sunny, but winters can be harsh, with lots of snow and ice.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The official currency in New York is the U.S. Dollar, which is easy to withdraw from ATMs, banks, and foreign exchange bureaus. Credit cards are widely used in the city, with MasterCard, Visa, and to a lesser extent, American Express accepted in restaurants and department stores. To enter the United States, you will need to apply for the right type of visa for your situation. As the process can be quite complex, it is best to arrange a visit to the American Embassy in your country to find out more.

New York Information

The temperate climate of New York will make a refreshing change from the heat of Lagos, plus with just 8.5 million inhabitants, it is smaller than the Nigerian capital, which is home to 21 million people!

The Big Apple is packed with unmissable sites, you can start out on the ‘crossroads of the world’ at Times Square, then head to the Empire State Building observation deck before exploring Central Park. The Statue of Liberty is on most people’s to-do list, so catch a Circle Line ferry for a close-up experience with this icon. At Yankee Stadium, the home of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, you can catch a game during the season or take a tour of the building to learn more about the team. Finding somewhere to eat and drink in New York at a wide range of prices is definitely not a problem. Notable fine dining restaurants are Gabriel Kreuther, Per Se, and Daniel. For less expensive dining, the Italian restaurants are a good choice.