Emirates, the leading international airline, has activated a bilateral interline agreement with Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, building on their existing partnership to expand air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London.
The agreement offers passengers of both airlines seamless single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage, enhancing comfort and convenience.
Beyond the 13 Nigerian cities already on Air Peace’s network, travelers can now connect to Banjul (Gambia) and Dakar (Senegal) via Abidjan, and Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Monrovia (Liberia) via Accra, expanding access to Emirates’ global network and premium services.
Air Peace can link its West and Central African routes to Emirates’ Dubai hub and key destinations including London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Abidjan, Accra, and Lagos, offering greater choice, flexibility, and reach for travellers between Nigeria and the UK.
Emirates operates a Boeing 777-300ER on Dubai-Lagos, featuring regionally inspired multi-course menus, premium beverages, and over 6,500 entertainment options including Nollywood classics. As one of only two airlines offering First Class to Nigeria, Emirates provides unmatched comfort, privacy, and luxury.
With a fleet of over 50 aircraft, including Boeing 777s, 737s, and Embraers, Air Peace operates an expanding network of domestic, regional, and international routes, connecting major African cities and beyond. Current Air Peace destinations available to Emirates passengers via Lagos include Asaba, Abuja, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Warri, and Uyo.
Adnan Kazim Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer – Emirates
“Enhancing our interline partnership with Air Peace allows us to expand our footprint across more of Africa, creating new opportunities for people to fly better with Emirates, while helping international tourists explore more of the region, via Lagos. We remain committed to working with strategic partners such as Air Peace to further strengthen Nigeria’s aviation, tourism and trade sectors.”
Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer, Air Peace, said that, “This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in the company’s strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets. By combining our strong regional presence with Emirates’ extensive international network, we are delivering seamless connectivity, improved travel experience, and greater access to key global destinations for African travelers. This partnership further reinforces Air Peace’s role as a critical bridge between Africa and the global aviation ecosystem.”
