Heathrow → Lagos flight delays
HEATHROW → LAGOS · all airlines · 1,460 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
17%of the time, by +48 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
83%
Delayed 3h+
0.3%
Cancelled
0.1%
Avg when late
+48m
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When does HEATHROW → LAGOS run late?
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Delays peak in February (24% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → LAGOS?
Virgin Atlantic Internationaldelayed 10%
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltddelayed 13%
British Airways Plcdelayed 23%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Lagos flight delayed?
About 17% of HEATHROW → LAGOS flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 48 minutes when they do, based on 1,460 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → LAGOS?
Virgin Atlantic International, delayed 10% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → LAGOS?
February is the worst, with 24% of flights delayed, while May is the most reliable at 10%.
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