Emirates has strengthened its presence in West Africa with a new interline agreement with Nigerian carrier Air Peace, significantly expanding travel options between the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and key destinations across the sub-region.
Under the partnership, passengers flying with Emirates can now connect seamlessly to 13 domestic destinations in Nigeria via Lagos, including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Enugu, Calabar, Uyo, Asaba, Akure, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Owerri, and Warri.
Broader West African connectivity
Beyond Nigeria, the agreement unlocks additional West African routes. Travellers can connect to Banjul in The Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, as well as Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra, further enhancing regional mobility.
Customers benefit from single-ticket itineraries and through-checked baggage on select routes, offering a smoother travel experience across the expanded network.
The Dubai–Lagos service is operated with a Boeing 777-300ER, making Emirates one of only two airlines offering First Class service to Nigeria, reinforcing its premium positioning in the market.
Gateway to Europe and beyond
The collaboration also provides West African travellers with easier access to major European hubs, including London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, alongside Emirates’ extensive global network connecting Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Commenting on the development, Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the agreement reflects the airline’s commitment to deepening its footprint in Africa.
“Enhancing our interline partnership with Air Peace allows us to expand connectivity across West Africa, creating new opportunities for customers to fly better with Emirates while enabling international travellers to explore more of the region via Lagos,” he said.
Growing competition in African skies
The Air Peace deal comes as Emirates ramps up its African operations. From March 1, 2026, the airline will introduce a third daily service on its Dubai–Nairobi route, raising total weekly flights to the Kenyan capital to 21.
Other Gulf carriers are also expanding capacity across Africa. Qatar Airways is set to add seven weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban from February 2026, highlighting intensifying competition and growing demand for Africa-Gulf air travel.
For more details on routes and bookings, travellers are advised to visit emirates.com.
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