Enugu Air Sets Date for Lagos–London Flights, Opens Ticket Sales

• Enugu Air has announced four weekly Lagos–London Gatwick flights from December 10, 2026, with tickets available and connections planned for passengers beginning their journeys in Enugu.

Enugu Air has announced plans to begin flights between Lagos and London Gatwick on December 10, 2026, expanding its international operations and providing another travel option between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

The Enugu State-owned airline said tickets were available for booking, with four weekly flights scheduled under a partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation.

According to its announcement, the service will use an Airbus A330-200 supplied by Portugal-based EuroAtlantic Airways under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance arrangement, commonly known as ACMI.

The arrangement covers the aircraft and the personnel and services required to operate it, including crew, maintenance and insurance.

The airline said the service would cater to passengers from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria. Travellers from Enugu would be able to begin their journeys at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, connecting to the London service through Lagos.

Enugu Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Tolu Ita, described the planned service as a significant step in the airline’s expansion and the state government’s ambition to strengthen international connections.

He said enabling passengers to begin their journeys from Enugu would help reduce the inconvenience associated with travelling separately to another city before boarding an international flight.

The airline expects the service to appeal to business travellers, students, tourists and Nigerians living abroad.

Omni-Blu Aviation’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Akinola Olateru, said the partnership was intended to expand international travel opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Enugu Air’s Chief Operating Officer, Ugonna Agubuokwu, said the four-times-weekly schedule would provide passengers with greater flexibility when planning their journeys.

The announcement provides a specific commencement date following the airline’s earlier disclosure of plans for the route.

December 10 remains the scheduled launch date. The service has not yet commenced, and passengers beginning their journeys in Enugu should distinguish the connecting itinerary from a nonstop Enugu–London flight.