Enugu Air will commence direct international flight operations to London Gatwick Airport on December 10, 2026, with four flights scheduled weekly.
The Enugu State-owned airline disclosed this in a statement announcing the commencement of the service, with tickets now available for booking.
The development is expected to improve international travel connectivity for passengers departing from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria.
The flights will be operated using an Airbus A330-200 leased from Portugal-based EuroAtlantic under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) arrangement.
The airline said the service would provide passengers with greater flexibility when travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Enugu Air said the London Gatwick service was launched through a strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA).
According to the airline, the arrangement supports Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s vision of strengthening the state’s global connectivity and expanding access to international opportunities.
The statement partly reads: “We are pleased to announce that our London Gatwick flight operations will officially commence on 10 December 2026, creating an international travel connection for passengers departing from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria. Tickets are now available for booking.
“The service, delivered through our strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA), advances the vision of His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, to strengthen Enugu’s global connectivity and expand access to international opportunities.
“Our London Gatwick operations will be served by an Airbus A330-200 on ACMI from EuroAtlantic, Portugal and operate four times weekly, providing passengers with greater flexibility when travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”
Commenting on the development, Enugu Air Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the London Gatwick service as an important milestone in the airline’s international expansion. He said the operation would also enable passengers from Enugu to begin their international journeys to London from their home airport.
Ita said, “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 added, “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.”
Omni-Blu Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Akinola Olateru, said the partnership demonstrated the company’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s international air connectivity and creating more travel opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.