Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest carrier, have announced a new interline agreement, significantly expanding travel options for passengers to and from Nigeria.
The partnership offers seamless, single-ticket travel and baggage handling to 13 new Nigerian cities via Emirates’ Dubai-Lagos route.
This agreement opens up a wider range of destinations for travelers, including Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, and Owerri.
It also enhances connectivity for business travelers to key Nigerian economic hubs such as Abuja, Kano, Uyo, Port Harcourt, and Warri, strengthening trade ties between Nigeria and the UAE.
“Emirates is a steadfast partner of Nigeria’s tourism, trade and aviation sectors,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer.
“This partnership with Air Peace is the next step on this journey, bolstering our connectivity and introducing more travel options for corporate, leisure, and family travelers to and from Nigeria. We look forward to deepening our strategic partnership with Air Peace in the future to enhance the benefits for our mutual customers.”
Oluwatoyin Olajide, Chief Operating Officer, Air Peace, added, “We are excited about this strategic interline partnership between Air Peace and Emirates, which is a significant step towards enhancing global connectivity for Nigerian travelers”
“It aligns with our mission to provide seamless, world-class travel experiences while expanding our route network and international reach. This collaboration not only expands Air Peace’s international reach but also offers Nigerians arriving from Dubai seamless access to key domestic destinations. By improving ease of travel, we are boosting business, tourism, and trade opportunities, further strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the UAE”.
“This partnership also reinforces Nigeria’s aviation sector by enhancing connectivity, efficiency and positioning our country as a critical hub for regional and global travel. At Air Peace, we remain committed to providing greater connectivity, convenience, and world-class service for our passengers.”
Emirates operates its Dubai-Lagos route with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering passengers regionally inspired menus, premium beverages, and over 6,500 channels of entertainment on its award-winning inflight system, ice, including Nigerian movies and content.
As one of only two airlines offering First Class service to Lagos, the partnership also provides more Nigerians access to Emirates’ premium travel experience.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, operates a diverse fleet including Airbus 320s, Boeing 737s, Boeing 777s, Dornier 328-300 Jets, Embraer 145s, and Embraer 195-E2s, offering domestic and international connections.
Emirates’ global connectivity is further strengthened by its extensive partnership network.
In Africa, the airline reaches over 223 regional points through five codeshare and 19 interline partners, providing enhanced travel options for both leisure and business travelers.
