Air Peace has strengthened its regional footprint with the launch of scheduled flights connecting Lagos, Conakry and Bamako, a move that expands its West African network to 13 destinations and reinforces its ambition to position Lagos as a major gateway for intra-African travel.
The inaugural flight departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on August 1, marking another milestone in the airline’s regional expansion strategy. The new service links Nigeria with Guinea and Mali, providing improved connectivity for business travellers, tourists and investors while supporting trade, cultural exchange and economic integration across the sub-region.
An Air Peace delegation led by the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala, and Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustine Kamano, received an official welcome at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry from Guinea’s Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoul Diallo, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Umaru Kamfu, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, and members of the Nigerian community.
Diallo described the new route as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Guinea, noting that improved air connectivity would encourage greater movement of people, stimulate trade and unlock new economic opportunities between both countries.
The Director of Guinea’s Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, also welcomed the service, saying it would contribute to the growth of aviation in the region while advancing West Africa’s integration agenda.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Umaru Kamfu, commended Air Peace for extending its African network, saying the route would offer more convenient travel options for Nigerians, Guineans and other regional travellers.
Speaking during the inaugural flight, Ngala said the launch reflects Air Peace’s commitment to building a comprehensive African route network that seamlessly connects the continent.
He explained that passengers travelling from the airline’s domestic destinations across Nigeria can now connect through Lagos to Conakry and Bamako, while also accessing the airline’s international services to destinations such as London and the Caribbean.
Following its stop in Conakry, the inaugural flight continued to Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako, where the delegation was welcomed by officials of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, representatives of Mali Airport and members of the Nigerian community.
Deputy Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Abdrahamane Farota, said the new route would strengthen aviation links between Nigeria and Mali while creating fresh opportunities for trade, tourism and wider economic cooperation.
Representing the Director General of Mali Airport, Technical Director Bahide Konandji described the service as an important boost for Mali’s aviation sector and a positive contribution to regional integration. Members of the Nigerian community in Mali also welcomed the direct connection, saying it would make travel easier while strengthening social and business ties between the two countries.
With the addition of Conakry and Bamako, Air Peace now serves 13 destinations across West Africa, further consolidating its position as one of the region’s leading airlines. The carrier said the expansion underscores its commitment to improving intra-African connectivity, supporting regional economic growth and establishing Lagos as a strategic aviation hub linking Africa with the rest of the world.
