Air Peace Unveils Major Expansion Plans, Adds More Domestic Flights, New Regional Services Across Africa
Air Peace has announced an extensive expansion of its operations, increasing flight frequencies on major domestic routes and launching new services to four African cities in a move aimed at strengthening connectivity, stimulating trade and positioning Lagos as a leading aviation hub on the continent.
The airline said the expansion forms part of its Summer/Winter 2026 operational schedule and reflects its commitment to meeting rising travel demand while offering passengers greater convenience, flexibility and increased seat availability.
The enhanced domestic schedule, which takes effect from 22 June 2026, will see additional frequencies deployed on some of the country’s busiest routes.
Under the revised timetable, flights between Lagos and Abuja will rise to as many as seven daily services, making it one of the most frequently served routes in the airline’s network. Services from Lagos to Owerri will increase to four daily flights, while Lagos-Asaba operations will have up to three flights each day.
Air Peace will also operate up to two daily services on the Lagos-Benin, Lagos-Warri and Lagos-Enugu routes. In addition, flights between Abuja and Owerri, as well as Abuja and Asaba, will each increase to two daily frequencies.
According to the airline, the additional services will be operated with its fleet of modern aircraft, enabling it to offer increased capacity, enhanced comfort and improved reliability to travellers.
Air Peace management said the decision was informed by growing demand for air travel during the summer season and the need to provide customers with more travel options.
“As travel demand continues to rise during the summer season, we are strategically increasing capacity and frequencies on key domestic routes to better serve our customers. These additional flights will provide greater flexibility, improved travel options and more convenient schedules for both business and leisure travellers at very affordable fares. Our objective remains to connect people, businesses and communities while delivering a superior travel experience,” the management stated.
The carrier noted that improved connectivity between major cities and regional centres would help support economic activities, facilitate tourism and strengthen national integration.
In a separate announcement, Air Peace disclosed plans to commence scheduled operations to Douala in Cameroon, Libreville in Gabon, Bamako in Mali and Conakry in Guinea from 1 August 2026, further extending its presence across West and Central Africa.
The airline described the development as another significant milestone in its network growth strategy and a demonstration of its commitment to promoting regional integration and economic cooperation among African countries.
Under the new arrangement, flights on the Lagos-Douala-Libreville-Douala-Lagos route will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Departing Lagos at 8:00 a.m., the aircraft will arrive in Douala at 9:30 a.m. before continuing to Libreville. Return flights from Libreville will transit through Douala before landing in Lagos at 3:40 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Lagos-Bamako-Conakry-Bamako-Lagos route will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The service will leave Lagos at 7:00 a.m., arrive in Bamako at 8:30 a.m., continue to Conakry and return through Bamako before arriving back in Lagos at 5:20 p.m.
Air Peace said the new routes would significantly enhance its regional network and consolidate Lagos’ status as a strategic gateway linking West and Central Africa with the rest of the world.
The airline explained that passengers from the four new destinations would enjoy seamless onward connections to numerous Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin, Enugu, Owerri, Kano, Asaba, Gombe, Ibadan, Yola and Maiduguri.
Beyond the domestic network, travellers would also have access to the airline’s growing international operations, including London Gatwick and Caribbean destinations such as Antigua and Barbados.
Commenting on the latest expansion, Air Peace management said the move was aimed at providing more travel opportunities while promoting commerce and investment across the continent.
“The launch of these new regional services underscores our commitment to connecting Africa through safe, reliable and affordable air transportation. By expanding our footprint across West and Central Africa, we are not only providing more travel options for our customers but also facilitating commerce, tourism, investment and regional integration. Lagos continues to evolve as a key hub in our network strategy, enabling seamless connections between Africa and international destinations,” the airline said.
According to the company, the new regional operations are in line with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Single African Air Transport Market initiatives, both of which seek to deepen economic integration and improve air connectivity across Africa.
Air Peace urged passengers, corporate organisations and travel agencies to take advantage of the expanded network, competitive fares and generous baggage allowances available across its operations.
Widely regarded as Nigeria’s largest airline and one of Africa’s fastest-growing carriers, Air Peace currently operates an extensive network spanning domestic, regional and international destinations. Its fleet includes Boeing 777s, Boeing 737-700s, Boeing 737-800s and Embraer aircraft.
With operations extending across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean, the airline said it remains committed to expanding access to air travel while contributing to economic development and strengthening Nigeria’s position as a major aviation hub on the continent.
