During the peak season this year, flight prices to Nigeria have gone considerably high. The biggest reason is that unlike Ghana or Zimbabwe, there are very limited connections and airlines that have cheap flights to Lagos. Virgin Nigeria, Airik Airways and British Airways are the only direct carriers where none of these airlines have fares below or even close to 400 GBP. The majority of travelers to Lagos, Nigeria, suffer badly in the ongoing recession where travel has become limited to a certain class and people only.

The effects of recession are visible on the global tourism industry. Where the fuel prices have drop down for the common man, the high octane oil prices and air plane fuel is still on fire. Certain airlines like Belleview even had to seize their operations for a short duration in July by dint of ever increased price and ever decreased purchase power. One recent eye opening and jaw drooping news is the expected Strike by British Airways on December 22, 09. It has been reported that people are stuck at connecting airports and holidays are turning into night mares. A group of students even stated that they were traveling after 2 years, and upon reaching Lombok they were told that the connecting flight is not available. They had no visas for Lombok, couldn’t stay at airport so they had to fly back! It is hard to imagine excitement turning into frustrations, departure becoming returns and unpacking the bags without even getting a chance to wear your best buys …

Let’s here discuss some of the best options, safe and cheap flights to Lagos Nigeria that we can consider while traveling next year 2010:

Iberia Airways: Iberia is a flagship carrier of Spain. Being a Spanish airline it flies via Madrid, although Iberia is not a very popular choice in Europe yet, the airline standards and class of service is mostly complain free. The prices of course, are the cheapest among flights to Nigeria.

Alitalia Airways: Alitalia flies via Milan Italy. It’s a reasonable airline with decent service and affordable fares.

KLM & Air France: Many of us, who do not know that KLM and Air France are operating together at code share basis since 2009, it’s the time to know that it’s the same thing to fly with any of these names any more. So do not worry if your ticket says that you are departing via Amsterdam and returning via Paris. The prices are average but for people traveling with family or kids these airlines are the best pick. The reputation makes these carriers first choice of many European tourists. It also makes these airlines the most readily selling carriers. So if you are interested in Flying with them, advance purchase is a must!

Ethiopian Airways: Ethiopian Airways flies via Addis Ababa. For a long time the airline was in a shadow but since the shortage of availability and high demands of flights with European carriers, Ethiopian Airways have also grabbed some popularity and positive remarks from various frequent travelers to Nigeria.

Virgin Atlantic: Virgin, being a direct carrier and having a steady reputation is the safest option. The prices however, may not be very cheap. Still advance purchase can get you some promotional fares and cheapest flights to Lagos with Virgin Atlantic.

Further, we strongly recommend to always buying schedule failure insurance or airline failure insurances while making reservation for big amounts. These insurances bring you money back guarantee incase if the airline fails to operate, it can be held for the damages. Specially, while flying in peak season, and you are likely to spend more than a thousand pound on each ticket, you must always book with responsible airlines and agencies that are based in UK. For more details on UK base agencies with cheap flights to Lagos please visit