Private charter between Kano and Lagos starts at US$10,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Kano (KAN) to Lagos (LOS) and Lagos to Kano — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Kano to Lagos is roughly 834 kilometres — 518 miles, or 450 nautical miles.
From ₦15,500,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Kano–Lagos spans US$10,000 – US$29,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NGN) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | ₦32,550,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NGN) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 27m | ₦32,550,000 – ₦45,730,000 (~US$21,000 – US$29,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 26m | ₦35,650,000 – ₦50,380,000 (~US$23,000 – US$32,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 23m | ₦38,750,000 – ₦55,030,000 (~US$25,000 – US$35,500) | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Kano–Lagos is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kano, Nigeria: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Lagos, Nigeria: Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | DNKN / KAN | DNMM / LOS |
| Longest hard runway | 10,831 ft | 12,794 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,562 ft | 135 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Kano to Lagos can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has 10,831 ft and Murtala Muhammed International Airport 12,794 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 834 km.
Alternates within range: Maryland Heliport · Pan African Towers Helipad · Banana Island Helipad · Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta Helipad
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Kano and Lagos.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$29,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Demand on Kano–Lagos comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$29,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 27m gate to gate over 834 km (518 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kano–Lagos departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Kano–Lagos charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
