Delta Air Lines has announced the seasonal expansion of a nonstop flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, marking an increased commitment to connecting the U.S. and Africa. The new route will operate daily as Delta’s second nonstop flight to Lagos, supplementing the airline’s existing service from its Atlanta hub.
The New York–Lagos flight, a 10-hour and 2-minute journey, departs JFK at 3:33 p.m. and arrives in Lagos at 7:35 a.m. the following day. The return flight departs Lagos at 9:35 a.m., reaching New York at 3:35 p.m. This route utilizes Delta’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft, which offers four service classes: Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort Plus, and Main Cabin.
“With a focus on catering to holiday travelers, this new service promises to enhance travel options for Nigerians living in key metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, and New York,” Delta shares about the new service in a release.
In preparation for the new service, Delta advises passengers departing from Nigeria to arrive at least three hours in advance of the scheduled departure times due to security and check-in procedures.
Nigeria’s tourism minister recently revealed that the country had over 1.2 million tourists in 2023, which is a 20 percent increase over the previous year, according to a local news report.
While this route is only temporary for December and January to accommodate holiday passengers, Delta has been on the move with an expanding route network throughout 2025.
