The flights will run every day during the busy holiday travel period.
New non-stop flights to Africa? Yes, please!
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Flying between Africa and the United States just got easier!
The flight from New York to Lagos takes 10 hours and 2 minutes. It departs New York at 3:33 p.m. and arrives at 7:35 a.m. the next day. The return flight from Nigeria to New York takes 12 hours, departing at 9:35 a.m. and arriving in New York at 3:35 p.m. The flight operates on an Airbus A330-200 with four different levels of service: Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort Plus, and Main Cabin.
Delta shares that this new service is focused on serving holiday travelers and will enhance travel options for Nigerians living in key metropolitan areas like Chicago, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, and New York.
Delta advises passengers departing from Nigeria to arrive at least 3 hours early for their flights due to security and check-in procedures.
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Nigeria's tourism minister recently reported that the country welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in 2023, a 20% increase from the previous year.
This route will only operate for December and January to accommodate holiday travelers. However, Delta has been expanding its route network throughout 2025. The airline recently announced its "largest-ever" summer schedule, with 700 weekly flights and new service to Catania, Sicily, as well as more flights to Barcelona, Dublin, and Rome. Delta is also adding new domestic routes from Austin, TX to Panama City, FL, Memphis, and Indianapolis.
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