Nonstop charter from Lagos (Murtala Muhammed LOS) to London (LTN, FAB, BQH, LHR) starts at $55,000 for a heavy jet and reaches $110,000+ for ultra-long-range. Flight time ~6.5 hours nonstop.
LOS ↔ London within heavy-jet range. Variation ±15-25%.
| Aircraft category | Typical aircraft | Pax | One-way (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605/650, Falcon 2000LX, G450 | 8 – 12 | $55k – $85k |
| Ultra-long range | G550/G650, Global 6000, Falcon 7X | 10 – 14 | $85k – $110k |
| VIP airliner | G650ER, Global 7500, BBJ | 14 – 19 | $110k – $200k+ |
| Empty leg | Operator repositioning | varies | 30 – 60% off |
Murtala Muhammed International. Private jet handling via Quits Aviation Services and other FBOs.
Most-used London arrival from Lagos. 24×7 ops.
Premium business aviation. ~50 km southwest of central London.
Standard route via West African coast, Atlantic via Senegal/Morocco/Spain. Permits 24-48 hours typical.
Nigerian passengers + UK visa or eligibility. CIP at LTN/FAB: 10-15 min for private arrivals.
Standard: 24-48 hours. Permit and overflight clearances over multiple jurisdictions can extend.
LOS ↔ London is the principal West Africa–Europe private corridor. Its demand base is distinctive: the energy sector that anchors the Nigerian economy, a large and affluent Nigerian diaspora, the UK university calendar, and medical travel to British clinics. At about six and a half hours it is a heavy-jet leg with established two-way operator traffic.
The UK summer and the December holiday period draw the heaviest diaspora travel, while business demand tied to the energy sector holds firm year-round. The two leisure peaks are worth booking ahead of, as they coincide with broader pressure on London handling.
The standard track runs up the West African coast and across the Atlantic approaches via Senegal, Morocco, and Spain, with permits typically arranged in 24–48 hours. At Lagos, Murtala Muhammed International is served by dedicated business-aviation handling such as Quits Aviation Services; London arrivals favour Luton and Farnborough.
Active two-way repositioning on this corridor means empty legs do appear with reasonable frequency. Flexibility on dates is the lever that converts that operator movement into a discounted fare.
One-way $55,000-$110,000 USD. Heavy: $55-85k. Ultra-long: $85-110k+.
Approximately 6.5 hours nonstop. Distance ~5,000 km.
Luton (LTN) or Farnborough (FAB). Biggin Hill (BQH) for closer central London.
Yes. 30-60% off when operator-positioned aircraft is available.
Standard West Africa to Europe overflight permits. Operators with LOS-EU experience handle routinely. 24-48 hours typical.
Submit dates, pax, aircraft preference. Quotes within 24 hours.