Flights from Lagos to Sokoto

Based on a list of airlines operating flights in this route against their respective prices, here are the cheapest flights from Lagos to Sokoto and Sokoto back to Lagos this month. Arik Air 07 Jun - 19 Jun Lagos to Sokoto Sokoto to Lagos Price- ?199,290 Introduction to Sokoto Sokoto is a city located in the extreme northwest of Nigeria, near the convergence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. As of 2006 it has a population of 427,760. Sokoto is the modern-day capital of Sokoto State (and its forerunner, the north-western State). The name Sokoto (which is the modern/british version of the local name, Sakkwato) is of Arabic origin, representing suk which means 'market'. It is also known as Sakkwato, Birnin Shaihu da Bello or "Sokoto, Capital of Shaihu and Bello". Sokoto is the seat of the Sokoto Caliphate, therefore the city is predominantly Muslim and an important seat of Islamic learning in Nigeria. The Sultan who heads the caliphate is effectively the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims. Culturally the state is homogeneous. The people of the state are Muslims and Islamic religion provides them with a code of conduct and behavior. Their mode of dress is also of Islamic origin. Two major festivals namely, Eid-el-Fitri and Eid-el-Kabir are celebrated in the state every year. The former marks the end of the Ramadan fast, while the latter features the slaughtering of rams in commemoration of an act of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). Traditional wrestling (Kokawa) and boxing (Dambe) are the two sports enjoyed by the Hausa while the Fulani and the Sullubawa entertain themselves with Sharo and Doro respectively. Important visitors to the state are usually treated to the grand or mini durbar, an event involving the parade of heavily decorated horses and camels mounted by men in full traditional military and cultural attire. About 10 km south of Sokoto, there is an international airport with regular connections to Abuja, Kano and Lagos. Sokoto Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport or Sultan Saddik Abubakar Airport is the airport that serves Sokoto city, the capital of the Sokoto State in Nigeria. Arik Air does daily operation from Abuja and Med-View Airlines does flights to Jeddah during Hajj using a 747. Airlines that operate in Sokoto Airport Arik Air Med-View Airlines These airlines operate various flight schedules such as the Abuja to Sokoto flight schedule and flights from Lagos to Kebbi. Sokoto lacks a public transport system. Transport within the city (when not by foot) is mainly by mopeds (small motorcycles with less severe licensing requirements) which operate as one-person taxis. Buses and taxis are infrequent and are generally used only for transport between cities. Tourist Attractions in Sokoto Waziri Junaidu History & Culture Museum Established in 1973 to collect, preserve and display all relics, artifacts and archives relating to the history of Sokoto people. The museum houses more than 500,000 volumes of assorted materials and other historical treasures. Surame Surame is the ruins of the old headquarters of Kebbi Kingdom built in the early 16th Century by its famous King Muhammadu Kanta. The total boundary of the walls of Surame has been estimated to be about 19 kilometers and it is presently located about 4km from Binji Local Government of the state. Akalawa Akalawa the ruins of the capital city of Gobir Kingdom. The Gobirawa were believed to have originally come from Arabia around 10th century through Borno and they lived in the area largely now in Niger Republic. Alkalawa Ruins is presently located in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of the state. Sultan of Sokoto Palace The significance of the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto goes beyond cultural and artistic excellence. The palace is also the cohesive symbol of the Nigerian Muslim world which guides believers in the faith. The Sultan?s palace has lavish modern architecture and protected by palace guards in their multi coloured regalia, robes and turbans. Tomb of Usman Dan Fodio Located a few metres southwest of the palace on Sultan Bello road near Shehu?s Mosque, in the Hubbare lie the tombs of Shehu Usman Dan Fodio and his relatives. It is situated on Sultan Bello road, close to Shehu?s Mosque and not far away from the palace of the Sultan. The area is dedicated to the tombs of Usman Dan Fodio and his relatives. Sokoto Museum This is a national museum that houses artifacts and monuments of the old Sokoto caliphate. The museum is dedicated to Usman Dan Fodio and many of his personal items such as thrones, scriptures, maps and copies of his Koran are on display. It tells the story of the caliphate from its inception, its rise and expansion, its dealings with the British colonists and its sudden fall. Heritage Museum Heritage Museum is located at the Department of Fine, Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto. The museum showcases the rich cultural artifacts of the Sokoto kingdom. Gilbadi Rocks Located in Gada LGA, these rocks contains ancient fossil remains that are said might provide clue to the origin of life in general. Shehu Kangiwa Square Formerly known as Ginginya, it was the site of the battle between British troops and the forces of Sokoto led by Sultan Attahiru in 1903. The area was formerly an open square outside the city wall, and on the northern side there used to be a Gingiya tree ? palm tree. Goronyo Dam Located in Goronyo, the dam is one of the largest in the West African sub-region and was built in 1981 along River Rima to boost the irrigation in the area. Giginya Hotel The hotel is well equipped with all modern facilities such as recreational centres, swimming pools, internet access, souvenir, conference facilities, restaurant and gift shop. Shukura Hotel Shukura Hotel has 57 rooms which include executive suites and standard rooms all tastefully furnished and serve with friendly and courteous staffs. Sokoto Guest Inn It provides accommodation facilities for visitors to Sokoto. It also provides car hire services, 24 hours laundry and dry cleaning services, internet access etc. FAQs about flights from Lagos to Sokoto Q: What is the best time to fly from Lagos to Sokoto? A: The best time to travel to Sokoto is during the off season period. Fares are usually low during this period. Q: When is the best time to book a ticket to Sokoto? A: Booking 3 months in advance is advised for best prices. Q: How long does the trip take? A: If you travel with an airplane from Lagos to Sokoto it takes 2 hours 41 minutes to arrive. Q: What is the distance between both cities? A: The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Lagos and Enugu is 474 Miles = 762 Kilometer. The distance of Lagos to Sokoto by road IS 599.9 miles = 964.4km Q: Where can one book cheap flights to Enugu? A: For cheap flight tickets, visit cheapflights.com People who like Sokoto city, also like Minna, Gusau, Illorin, Katsina and Berni- Kebbi. These cities are generally less developed in comparison to other cities in various states of Nigeria. However, development efforts in these cities are urgent, consistent and apparent at empowering the people. Popular flights to Lagos Abuja to Lagos Port Harcourt to Lagos Kano to Lagos New York to Lagos London to Lagos Calabar to Lagos Popular Flights to Sokoto Abuja to Sokoto Kano to Sokoto Port Harcourt to Sokoto