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By Faheem Lawal
Enugu Air will begin flights to London Gatwick on December 10, 2026, and has opened ticket sales for the service, which will connect passengers from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.
The airline said the service is being delivered through a strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA), and advances the vision of the Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi , to strengthen the state’s global connectivity and expand access to international opportunities.
According to the airline, the route will be served by an Airbus A330-200 on ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) lease from EuroAtlantic of Portugal. It will operate four times weekly.
The Chief Executive Officer of Enugu Air, Captain Tolu Ita, described the service as an important milestone 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,” he said.
Ita said it was particularly important that passengers from Enugu could begin their 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 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omni-Blu Aviation, Engr. Akinola Olateru, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s international air connectivity.
He said it would create more opportunities for passengers travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The Chief Operating Officer of Enugu Air, Ugonna Agubuokwu, said the four weekly flights would give passengers greater flexibility and more convenient options when planning trips to and from London Gatwick.
The airline said it looks forward to welcoming passengers on the route as it continues to expand its network.
