Enugu Air, the Enugu State owned airline, will commence four weekly flights between Lagos and London Gatwick on December 10, 2026, as it expands its international operations and creates more travel options for Nigerian passengers.
The airline announced that tickets for the new route are already available for booking, with the service expected to connect passengers from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria to the United Kingdom. According to the airline, the flights will operate using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft provided by Portugal based EuroAtlantic Airways under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) arrangement. The service will be delivered through a partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA).
“Our London Gatwick operations will be served by an Airbus A330-200 on ACMI from EuroAtlantic, Portugal and operate four times weekly, providing passengers with greater flexibility when travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom,” the airline said.
The announcement follows an earlier disclosure that Enugu Air had secured regulatory approval to operate the Lagos to London Gatwick route through its partnership with OBA. However, the airline had not provided a specific commencement date or flight schedule at the time. Speaking on the development, Enugu Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the London service as an important step in the airline’s international expansion.
“The commencement of our London Gatwick service reflects our commitment to expanding international connectivity and the vision of His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, to connect Enugu to more opportunities across the world,” Ita said.
He added that the service would make international travel more accessible to residents of Enugu by allowing them to begin their journeys from Akanu Ibiam International Airport rather than first travelling to Lagos or other cities.
“Of particular importance is ensuring that passengers from Enugu can begin their international journey to London from their home airport, Akanu Ibiam International Airport. We are proud to make the journey from Enugu to London Gatwick a reality for our passengers,” he said.
The airline’s partnership with OBA is also expected to strengthen its international operations. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omni-Blu Aviation, Akinola Olateru, said the collaboration would improve Nigeria’s international air connections and create additional opportunities for passengers travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Enugu Air’s Chief Operating Officer, Ugonna Agubuokwu, said the four weekly flights would give travellers more flexibility when arranging their journeys to and from London. The London route comes about six weeks after the airline operated its first international flight to Douala, Cameroon, on September 23, 2026.
Launched in July 2025, Enugu Air began operations with three Embraer aircraft, comprising the E170 and E190 models. The airline was established as part of the Enugu State Government’s broader plan to improve transportation, strengthen connectivity and position the state as an investment destination.
The introduction of the London service marks another step in the airline’s expansion beyond domestic operations as it seeks to establish a stronger presence in the international aviation market.
