…Deal opens 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad guests
…Also let Air Peace offer customers travel to Abu Dhabi on Etihad’s future Lagos, Accra flights
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks.
The deal will open 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests and giving Air Peace’s customers access to Etihad’s services to Abu Dhabi once the routes launch.
Under the agreement, Etihad guests will be able to travel on a single ticket beyond Lagos and Accra onto Air Peace’s extensive network.
That includes: major Nigerian cities such as Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Benin City, Owerri, Warri and Asaba, as well as regional destinations across West and Central Africa, among them Abidjan, Dakar, Banjul, Freetown, Monrovia, Conakry, Bamako, Douala and Libreville.
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and one of its largest economies, business between the two countries has accelerated since the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in January 2026, and a fast-growing Nigerian community lives and works across the Emirates.
For Etihad, the partnership supports the African expansion announced in April, which includes a daily service between Abu Dhabi and Lagos.
Once those flights begin, guests will be able to book journeys through Abu Dhabi and continue onward on Air Peace’s network across Nigeria and West Africa.
Speaking on the interline, the Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways, Arik De, said, “Our ambitions in Africa are long term, and Nigeria sits at the centre of them. This agreement gives our guests access to one of the continent’s most extensive domestic and regional networks, and it brings Air Peace’s customers to Abu Dhabi to experience our home. Partnerships like this are how we grow: with strong airlines that know their markets better than anyone.”
On his part, the Chief Commercial Officer, Air Peace, Nowel Ngala, said, “Air Peace has always been about opening doors for Nigerian and West African travellers. Working with Etihad Airways extends that ambition, giving our customers convenient access to Abu Dhabi on Etihad’s services once the new routes begin, while bringing Etihad’s guests to the many destinations we serve across the region. We look forward to welcoming travellers from both networks.
Combined journeys will be bookable at etihad.com and flyairpeace.com once the agreement takes effect.”
Aout Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines.
From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more.
Abou Air Peace
Air Peace is Nigeria’s largest airline, operating domestic, regional, and international services with a growing fleet and an expanding route network across Africa, Europe, South America, Caribbean and the Middle East.
The airline is committed to enhancing connectivity, promoting economic development, and positioning Nigeria and Africa as key players in global aviation.
More information about Air peace can be found on its official website www.flyairpeace.com or its social media accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube
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