Enugu Air launches four weekly direct flights to London Gatwick

Enugu Air will begin direct international flight operations to London Gatwick Airport on December 10, 2026, with four flights scheduled weekly. Tickets are now available for booking.

The Enugu State-owned airline announced that the new service will improve international travel connectivity for passengers departing from Lagos, Enugu, and other parts of Nigeria. The flights will use an Airbus A330-200 leased from Portugal-based EuroAtlantic under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance arrangement. The airline launched the London Gatwick service through a partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation. This arrangement supports Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and his vision of strengthening global connectivity for the state and expanding access to international opportunities.

Airline Leadership Comments

Enugu Air Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the London Gatwick service as an important milestone in the airline's international expansion. He added that the operation will enable passengers from Enugu to begin their international trips to London straight from their home airport. Omni-Blu Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Akinola Olateru, stated that the partnership shows 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, noted that the four weekly flights will give passengers greater flexibility and more convenient options when planning trips.

This announcement follows an earlier disclosure by Enugu Air that it had secured approval for the Lagos-London Gatwick route through its partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation. At that time, the airline had not released a commencement date or flight schedules. The route approval was described as a major milestone in the airline's planned expansion into international operations. The airline also credited Governor Peter Mbah with providing leadership and support to position the state for greater international connectivity.