Private Jet from Lagos to Accra

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.

Lagos skyline in Nigeria
Departure — Lagos. Lagos skyline in Nigeria. Photo: Clara Sanchiz, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source.
Accra skyline in Ghana
Destination — Accra. Accra skyline in Ghana. Photo: Elegant Machines, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source.
  • Direct distance216 NM400 km great-circle
  • Fastest in the air0h 56mEmbraer Phenom 300
  • Estimates fromUS$ 7,200one-way, 4 passengers
  • Aircraft that fit11types priced below
Operators covering Lagos–Accra confirm the price and availability by email, usually within a few hours.

What a private jet from Lagos to Accra costs

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.

AircraftClassSeatsFlight timeEstimate, one-wayExact 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

Airports on the Lagos–Accra route

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AirportICAOIATARunway
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.

Which airports serve the Lagos–Accra route?

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.

How long does the flight take?

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.

International formalities

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.

Same-day return

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.

Choosing an aircraft

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 private jet

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.

Lagos to Accra private jet prices by group size and trip

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.

PassengersCheapest suitable aircraftOne-wayPer seatCheapest jet
2King Air C90GTx1h 14m in the airUS$7,200US$3,600US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300
4King Air C90GTx1h 14m in the airUS$7,200US$1,800US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300
8King Air 350i1h 08m in the airUS$9,600US$1,200US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300
12Embraer Legacy 6000h 59m in the airUS$20,200US$1,683US$20,200Embraer Legacy 600
Trip, 4 passengersCheapest suitable aircraftEstimatevs one-way
One-wayKing Air C90GTxUS$7,200—
Return, same dayKing Air 350iUS$10,1001.4×
Return after 3 nightsKing Air C90GTxUS$13,9001.9×

How much is a private jet from Lagos to Accra for 8 passengers?

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.

How much does a return private jet from Lagos to Accra cost?

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet from Lagos to Accra cost?

The table on this page shows computed estimates by aircraft type. Final pricing depends on date, passenger numbers, aircraft positioning, handling and availability.

How long is Lagos to Accra by private jet?

Typically around an hour in the air for many jets, with the exact time depending on aircraft, routing and operating conditions.

Can I book Accra to Lagos on the same page?

Yes. This page covers both directions. Enter Accra as the departure point and Lagos as the destination in the calculator.

Which airports are used?

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS) in Lagos and Kotoka International (ACC) in Accra.

Can I do a same-day return?

Often yes, subject to aircraft availability, border processing and crew duty.

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