…Plans 4 Weekly Services
BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
Enugu Air will begin direct flight operations to London Gatwick on December 10, 2026, with tickets now available for booking.
The airline said the new international service would operate four times weekly using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft leased from Portugal-based EuroAtlantic under an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) arrangement.
The service is being introduced through a partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA) and is expected to provide passengers from Enugu and other parts of Nigeria with more travel options to the United Kingdom.
In a statement, Enugu Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the London route as a major step in the airline’s international expansion.
He said the service would allow passengers from Enugu to begin their international journeys to London from Akanu Ibiam International Airport, instead of travelling to other cities to catch international flights.
“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.
“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,” Ita said.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omni-Blu Aviation, Akinola Olateru, said the partnership would help expand Nigeria’s international air connections and create more travel opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Also speaking, Enugu Air’s Chief Operating Officer, Ugonna Agubuokwu, said the four weekly flights would give passengers greater flexibility in planning their journeys.
“With four flights weekly, we are providing passengers with greater flexibility and more convenient options when planning their journeys to and from London Gatwick,” he said.
The London service is part of efforts to expand Enugu Air’s network and improve international access for travellers in the South-East and other parts of the country.
Tickets for the flights are now on sale through the airline’s website, www.enuguairlines.ng.
Olapeju is a journalist and aviation reporter.
