Air Peace
₦135,500 – ₦201,900
one-way economy
- Most daily Lagos–Abuja flights
- Wide network for connections
- Fares jumped above ₦200,000 in May 2026
Best for: Frequent flight times
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Lagos–Abuja Airlines: Prices Compared
Green Africa (₦114,000–₦120,000) and Max Air (₦115,000) had the cheapest Lagos–Abuja economy fares in May 2026. Air Peace and United Nigeria were the priciest, with some dates above ₦200,000.
Updated May 20268 optionsLow confidenceone-way economy, Lagos to Abuja
Quick answer · May 2026
Cheapest: Max Air at ₦115,000. Priciest: United Nigeria Airlines at ₦135,000 – ₦208,145. (one-way economy, Lagos to Abuja)
Price comparison
| Option | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Air Cheapest | ₦115,000 | one-way economy |
| Green Africa | ₦114,000 – ₦120,000 | one-way economy |
| Ibom Air | ₦143,000 – ₦162,500 | one-way economy |
| ValueJet | ₦155,238 | one-way economy |
| Overland Airways | ₦160,000 | one-way economy |
| Air Peace | ₦135,500 – ₦201,900 | one-way economy |
| United Nigeria Airlines Priciest | ₦135,000 – ₦208,145 | one-way economy |
| Arik Air | Not verified | one-way economy |
Typical retail ranges in Nigeria, May 2026, sorted cheapest first. The bar shows each range against the most expensive option.
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Ibom Air
₦143,000 – ₦162,500
one-way economy
- Reputation for punctuality
- Consistent mid-range fares
- Fewer daily frequencies than Air Peace
Best for: Travellers who value on-time departures
United Nigeria Airlines
Priciest₦135,000 – ₦208,145
one-way economy
- Can be cheap when booked early
- Fares swing widely by date
Best for: Early bookers
ValueJet
₦155,238
one-way economy
- Alternative when big carriers are full
- Only one fare data point found
Best for: Backup option on busy days
Overland Airways
₦160,000
one-way economy
- Extra capacity on the route
- Among the higher fares found
- Only one fare data point
Best for: Backup option on busy days
Arik Air
Not verified
one-way economy
- Long-established on the route
- No 2026 Lagos–Abuja economy fare found
Best for: Check live fares
Max Air
Cheapest₦115,000
one-way economy
- Among the cheapest fares found
- Fewer Lagos–Abuja frequencies
Best for: Budget flyers
Green Africa
₦114,000 – ₦120,000
one-way economy
- Cheapest fares found in May 2026
- Low-cost extras (bags, seats) can add up
Best for: Lowest airfare
Specifications compared
| Feature | Air Peace | Ibom Air | United Nigeria Airlines | ValueJet | Overland Airways | Arik Air | Max Air | Green Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fare seen | ₦135,500 (mid-May); ₦201,900 after hike | ₦143,000–₦162,500 | ₦135,000 (Apr); ₦208,145 (May) | ₦155,238 | ₦160,000 | Economy fare not found | ₦115,000 | ₦114,000–₦120,000 |
| Date checked | May 2026 | May 2026 | Apr–May 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | — | May 2026 | May 2026 |
| Flight time | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min | About 1 hr–1 hr 15 min |
| Airline type | Largest domestic network | Smaller, newer fleet | Mid-size domestic carrier | Smaller domestic carrier | Smaller domestic carrier | Legacy domestic carrier | Northern-based carrier | Low-cost carrier |
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What to check before you buy
Compare fares on airline sites for several dates; prices change daily with demand.
Book two or more weeks ahead; last-minute fares can top ₦220,000.
Check baggage allowance and fees before paying, especially on low-cost carriers.
Avoid mid-December to early January if you can; peak fares exceed ₦280,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Which airline is cheapest from Lagos to Abuja?
In Nairametrics' May 2026 check, Green Africa (₦114,000–₦120,000) and Max Air (₦115,000) were cheapest. Air Peace was ₦135,500 and Ibom Air ₦143,000–₦162,500.
How much is a Lagos–Abuja flight now?
Off-peak searches in September–October 2026 showed about ₦105,000–₦135,000 one-way. Busy or last-minute dates cost ₦200,000 or more.
How much will it cost at Christmas?
Early searches for December 2026 showed about ₦284,500–₦350,500 one-way on many dates. Booking early and flying before mid-December saves money.
Sources
How we check prices- How much you'll pay to fly Lagos-Abuja in May — Nairametrics, 2026-05
- Air Peace, Two Other Airlines Raise Fares Above N200,000 Per Flight Amid High Fuel Price — Legit.ng, 2026-05
- Passengers Hit Hard as Local Airfares Climb to N162,000 in Nigeria Amid Rising Fuel Prices — Legit.ng, 2026-04
- December Flight Prices: How Nigerians Can Save More This Christmas Despite High Rates — Legit.ng, 2026-10
- Lagos to Abuja Flights on Air Peace — Air Peace, 2026-10
