10 Most Expensive African Destinations to Fly to from Nigeria

How expensive is it to fly between countries in Africa from Nigeria? Africa is a very large place with many people. 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) points out that people in Nigeria and Ethiopia rarely fly, typically only once every 50 years. 

There is a big need for better flight connections within African countries. Also, because the trains and roads going from east to west in Africa are not very good, flying becomes even more important. 

The 10 most expensive countries to fly in Africa

1. Liberia (Monrovia)

Liberia is the most expensive, mainly because there are no direct flights. Travel can take up to 44 hours with multiple stops. A round-trip economy ticket costs between N1 million and N5.6 million, and business class costs between N3.5 million and N4.1 million.

2. Seychelles (Mahe Island)

Seychelles is known for its beautiful landscapes. A round-trip economy ticket costs between N1.3 million and N4.9 million, and business class costs between N5.9 million and N10.7 million. The flight lasts about 18 hours.

3. Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)

Despite being a central hub, flights to Ethiopia are pricey. An economy round-trip costs between N1.5 million and N3 million, and business class costs between N3 million and N7.2 million. Flight times vary from 5 to 11 hours.

4. Kenya (Jomo Kenyatta)

Kenya is popular for business and travel. Economy round-trip tickets range from N1.6 million to N17 million, and business class can be as much as N19 million. Flights last about 6 hours.

5. Morocco (Agadir) and Malawi (Blantyre)

Both countries are tied on the list, with economy round-trip tickets costing about N1.9 million. Morocco is a major hub, and Malawi has limited direct flights.

6. Burundi (Bujumbura)

Burundi’s high costs are due to limited direct flights and distance from major hubs. Economy round-trip tickets cost between N2 million and N2.6 million, and business class tickets cost between N5.1 million and N6.3 million. The flight lasts about 8 and a half hours.

7. Mauritius

This island is a top travel destination. Economy round-trip tickets cost between N2.3 million and N4.8 million, and business class costs between N5.7 million and N11.6 million. The flight takes about 11 hours.

8. Tanzania (Arusha)

Known for attractions like Mount Kilimanjaro, economy one-way tickets cost between N1.2 million and N3 million, and business class one-way costs up to N5.4 million. The flight is about 5 and a half hours.

9. Equatorial Guinea (Malabo Isabel)

The remote location and limited flights make it expensive. Economy round-trip tickets range from N2.7 million to N7.1 million, and business class from N5.8 million to N9.6 million. The flight takes about 22 hours.

10. Tunisia (Djerba)

Popular with tourists but with limited direct flights, economy round-trip tickets cost about N3.6 million, and business class costs between N6.2 million and N6.6 million. The flight takes about 25 hours.