One Way:
- Refers to a ticket that takes you from one location to another without a return.
- Example: You book a flight from Lagos to London and do not intend to come back (at least not on that specific ticket).
- Typically, one-way tickets offer flexibility, especially if you are unsure of your return date or if you are planning on returning from a different location. However, in some cases, they can be more expensive than the one-way portion of a round-trip ticket.
Round Trip:
- This is a ticket that includes both a flight to a destination and a return flight to the original departure point.
- Example: You book a flight from Abuja to Nairobi and then back to Abuja.
- It is often cheaper to book round-trip tickets compared to two separate one-way flights, but it requires you to commit to a return date (although some tickets allow date changes for a fee).
Multi-City:
- A multi-city flight allows you to visit several cities in one trip without returning to your original departure point until the end.
- Example: You might fly from New York to Lagos, then from Lagos to London, and finally from London back to New York.
- This type of ticket is useful if you are planning on visiting multiple destinations in one trip. It can sometimes be more economical and convenient than booking several one-way tickets between each city, but it is essential to compare options.
When booking flights, it is always a good idea to compare the costs and conveniences of these options based on your travel needs and also the documentation needed for your destination especially for one way flight.