Enugu Air will commence direct international flight operations to London Gatwick Airport on December 10, 2026, with four flights scheduled weekly.
The Enugu State-owned airline disclosed this in a statement announcing the commencement of the service, with tickets now available for booking.
The development is expected to improve international travel connectivity for passengers departing from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria.
The flights will be operated using an Airbus A330-200 leased from Portugal-based EuroAtlantic under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) arrangement.
The airline said the service would provide passengers with greater flexibility when travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Enugu Air said the London Gatwick service was launched through a strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA).
According to the airline, the arrangement supports Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s vision of strengthening the state’s global connectivity and expanding access to international opportunities.
The airline announced the commencement date and flight frequency in its statement, which also outlined the aircraft arrangement for the route.
The statement partly reads:
The airline said the new service would connect passengers from different parts of Nigeria to London through its international operations.
Commenting on the development, Enugu Air Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the London Gatwick service as an important milestone in the airline’s international expansion. He said the operation would also enable passengers from Enugu to begin their international journeys to London from their home airport.
Omni-Blu Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Akinola Olateru, said the partnership demonstrated the company’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s international air connectivity and creating more travel opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Enugu Air Chief Operating Officer, Mr Ugonna Aguboukwo, said the four weekly flights would give passengers greater flexibility and more convenient options when planning journeys to and from London Gatwick.
The airline said it looked forward to welcoming passengers aboard the service as it expands its network and connects more travellers to key destinations.
The announcement follows an earlier disclosure by Enugu Air that it had secured approval for the Lagos-London Gatwick route through its strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation. At the time, the airline had not announced a commencement date or flight schedules for the service.
The route approval was described by the airline as a milestone in its planned expansion into international operations. Enugu Air also credited Governor Peter Mbah with providing leadership and support towards positioning the state for greater international connectivity.
With the December 10 commencement date now announced, the airline has provided further details of its planned London operations:
The development marks a further step in Enugu Air’s planned international expansion, with the airline positioning the London Gatwick service as a connection for passengers travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
