Emirates has today announced the signing of an interline agreement with Nigeria’s Air Peace, which expands travel choices to 13 cities via Lagos, while offering customers single-ticket travel and simplified baggage throughput.
On Tuesday (February 11, 2025), Emirates announced the signing of a new interline agreement with Air Peace, the leading airline in Nigeria. Customers booked on flights between Dubai and Lagos will now enjoy seamless onward connectivity to 13 additional cities in Nigeria, including Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna and Owerri. Additionally, corporate travelers can connect to other cities in one of Africa’s major economic hubs, including Abuja, Kano, Uyo, Port Harcourt and Warri. Customers booking a combined Emirates and Air Peace itinerary will also enjoy single-ticket travel and simplified baggage throughput. In Africa, Emirates’ footprint expands to over 223 regional points through five codeshare and 19 interline partnerships.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said,
“Emirates is a steadfast partner of Nigeria’s tourism, trade and aviation sectors. This partnership with Air Peace is the next step on this journey, bolstering our connectivity and introducing more travel options for corporate leisure, and travellers visiting friends and family 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.”
Also commenting on the new interline partnership, Air Peace’s Chief Operating Officer, Oluwatoyin Olajide, said,
“We are excited about this strategic interline partnership between Air Peace and Emirates, which is a significant step towards enhancing global connectivity for Nigerian travellers. 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, including Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, and Owerri. 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’ route between Dubai and Lagos is operated with a Boeing 777-300ER. Onboard, guests will enjoy a regionally inspired multi-course menus and a wide selection of premium beverages. Customers can also enjoy 6,500 channels of global entertainment, including 23 Nigerian movies, and other content on emirates award-winning 'ice' inflight entertainment (IFE) system. Emirates is one of only two airlines offering First Class into Lagos, allowing travelers to enjoy the carrier’s most comfortable, private and luxurious onboard experience.
Air Peace is Nigeria’s leading airline, and provides domestic and international connections with a fleet of Airbus 320s, Boeing 737s, Boeing 777s, Dornier 328-300 Jets, Embraer 145s, and Embraer 195-E2s.
Source: Emirates