Chartering a private jet from Lagos to Accra: live estimates by aircraft type, flight time, the airports used, and the customs and permit steps on West Africa's busiest business corridor.
A private jet from Lagos to Accra takes around an hour in the air, and unlike Nigeria’s domestic routes it crosses an international border. The route also works in reverse for travellers searching Accra to Lagos private jet. The live table below prices aircraft that can fly the city pair.


Every aircraft below can fly LOS–ACC non-stop off the runways at both ends. Prices are computed live from aircraft performance, fuel burn, airport fees and the cost of positioning the aircraft to Lagos — one-way, 4 passengers.
| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Flight time | Estimate, one-way | Exact price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air C90GTx | Turboprop | 6 | 1h 14m | US$ 7,200 | |
| King Air 350i | Turboprop | 10 | 1h 08m | US$ 9,600 | |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Light jet | 8 | 0h 56m | US$ 11,500 | |
| Learjet 45XR | Light jet | 8 | 0h 56m | US$ 12,100 | |
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize jet | 8 | 0h 58m | US$ 13,800 | |
| Citation XLS+ | Midsize jet | 9 | 0h 57m | US$ 14,300 | |
| Challenger 605 | Heavy jet | 11 | 0h 58m | US$ 19,800 | |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy jet | 13 | 0h 59m | US$ 20,200 |
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International AirportLagos | DNMM |
LOS |
12,794 ft |
| Kotoka International AirportAccra | DGAA |
ACC |
11,165 ft |
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*Computed estimate, not a quote. Figures move with aircraft availability, positioning and fuel. Single-engine piston aircraft are left out of route guides — the search tool still prices them if you want the absolute cheapest option. Estimates refresh twice daily.
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Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International (DNMM / LOS) and Accra by Kotoka International (DGAA / ACC). Both are large international airports with long paved runways and established general-aviation handling.
Kotoka sits close to central Accra, which can make the door-to-door saving larger than the flight time alone suggests.
The sector is roughly 400 km along the West African coast. A jet is typically around an hour in the air, with a fast turboprop not far behind. On a route this short, border processing and ground handling can matter as much as cruise speed.
Private charter does not remove passport, visa, customs or immigration requirements. Passenger entry requirements depend on nationality and travel purpose. The operator and handling agents coordinate the aviation side of the mission and required clearances, while passengers still need valid travel documents.
Day trips are a natural use case for this corridor. A return with the same aircraft waiting can price more efficiently than two unrelated one-way charters, depending on crew duty, airport handling and what the aircraft would otherwise do after each sector.
For a short route like Lagos–Accra, a light jet or fast turboprop can be highly practical. Paying for a much faster or larger aircraft often buys limited time; availability, cabin requirement and positioning matter more.
Accra to Lagos by private jet uses the same Kotoka International–Murtala Muhammed airport pair. The reverse quote can still differ materially because the aircraft may be based or finishing another mission in Accra, Lagos or elsewhere in West Africa. If your search intent is specifically Accra → Lagos, use this same page and enter ACC to LOS in the calculator.
The same route priced for different trips. Charter is sold by the aircraft, not the seat, so the cost per person falls as more people fly, and a return is often far cheaper than two one-ways.
| Passengers | Cheapest suitable aircraft | One-way | Per seat | Cheapest jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | King Air C90GTx1h 14m in the air | US$7,200 | US$3,600 | US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 4 | King Air C90GTx1h 14m in the air | US$7,200 | US$1,800 | US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 8 | King Air 350i1h 08m in the air | US$9,600 | US$1,200 | US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 12 | Embraer Legacy 6000h 59m in the air | US$20,200 | US$1,683 | US$20,200Embraer Legacy 600 |
| Trip, 4 passengers | Cheapest suitable aircraft | Estimate | vs one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way | King Air C90GTx | US$7,200 | — |
| Return, same day | King Air 350i | US$10,100 | 1.4× |
| Return after 3 nights | King Air C90GTx | US$13,900 | 1.9× |
About US$9,600 one-way for the whole aircraft in a King Air 350i (1h 08m in the air), or roughly US$1,200 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$7,200. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.
For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$10,100 in a King Air 350i, 1.4 times the one-way estimate of US$7,200. Flying back after three nights costs about US$13,900; the engine compares keeping the aircraft and crew with you against two separate rotations and uses the cheaper. A one-way price already pays for the aircraft to fly home empty, which is why a return costs far less than two one-ways.
Estimates as of 30 October 2026: whole aircraft in US dollars, including positioning, airport and navigation fees; returns include crew overnight and standby costs or two rotations, whichever is cheaper. The operator confirms the final price. Compare every route in the Africa Private Jet Price Index.
The table on this page shows computed estimates by aircraft type. Final pricing depends on date, passenger numbers, aircraft positioning, handling and availability.
Typically around an hour in the air for many jets, with the exact time depending on aircraft, routing and operating conditions.
Yes. This page covers both directions. Enter Accra as the departure point and Lagos as the destination in the calculator.
Murtala Muhammed International (LOS) in Lagos and Kotoka International (ACC) in Accra.
Often yes, subject to aircraft availability, border processing and crew duty.
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