Air Peace and Emirates have strengthened their partnership with the activation of an expanded bilateral interline agreement, significantly improving air connectivity between Nigeria, wider West and Central Africa, Dubai, London and other key international destinations.
Under the enhanced agreement, passengers can now travel on a single ticket across both airlines’ networks with seamless connections and through-checked baggage to their final destinations. The deal builds on the interline partnership first signed in 2025 and is designed to ease long-standing connectivity challenges for African travellers by offering smoother transfers, reduced travel friction and greater comfort.
The agreement enables Air Peace to link its extensive West and Central African network into Emirates’ global hub in Dubai, providing onward access to major destinations including London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted, as well as other international cities on the Emirates network. Given the strong demand for travel between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, the partnership offers Air Peace customers greater choice, flexibility and global reach.
Beyond the 13 Nigerian cities already available to Emirates passengers on Air Peace’s network, the expanded interline arrangement now opens additional African gateways. Emirates customers can connect to Banjul in The Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, as well as Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra. These new connections broaden access to Emirates’ global services while strengthening intra-African and intercontinental travel options.
Commenting on the development, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said the enhanced partnership aligns with the airline’s long-term strategy for Africa and reinforces its commitment to the Nigerian market. He noted that the agreement expands Emirates’ footprint across the continent, supports inbound tourism through Lagos, and contributes to the growth of Nigeria’s aviation, tourism and trade sectors.
Air Peace Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala, described the agreement as a major milestone in the airline’s vision to position Africa more prominently within the global aviation ecosystem. He said that by combining Air Peace’s strong regional presence with Emirates’ extensive international network, the partnership delivers seamless connectivity, shorter travel times and a more comfortable end-to-end experience for passengers, while reinforcing Air Peace’s role as a bridge between Africa and global markets.
The partnership comes as Emirates continues to operate its Dubai–Lagos service with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering premium onboard products, while Air Peace maintains a growing fleet serving domestic, regional and international routes. Together, both airlines say the enhanced interline agreement represents a practical step toward making global travel more accessible for African travellers and deepening Africa’s integration into the global air transport network.
