Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has unveiled a major expansion of its West African regional operations with the introduction of new flight schedules connecting key cities across the sub-region.
The enhanced services are scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and are designed to strengthen regional connectivity, support trade and provide passengers with more convenient travel options.
The airline disclosed that the expanded schedule will connect several strategic destinations including Lagos, Abidjan, Dakar, Banjul, Accra, Monrovia and Freetown. The move is expected to significantly improve air connectivity among West African capitals while positioning Lagos as a major aviation gateway within the region.
According to the airline, the newly introduced schedules will provide passengers with greater flexibility and seamless connections through its primary hub in Lagos, thereby facilitating smoother travel for business and leisure travellers moving across the sub-region.
Lagos–Abidjan–Dakar–Banjul Operations:
As part of the expanded operations, Air Peace will operate flights along the Lagos–Abidjan–Dakar–Banjul route three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The outbound service will depart Lagos at 07:00 and arrive in Abidjan at 07:50 before continuing to Dakar with a departure time of 08:30 and arrival at 11:30. From Dakar, the aircraft will proceed to Banjul, departing at 12:10 and arriving at 13:00.
The return flight will leave Banjul at 13:40, landing in Dakar at 14:30. It will subsequently depart Dakar at 15:10 for Abidjan with arrival at 18:10, before completing the final leg to Lagos, departing Abidjan at 18:50 and arriving at 21:40.
Lagos–Abidjan–Dakar Services:
In addition, the airline will operate a Lagos–Abidjan–Dakar route on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays to maintain frequent links between the three commercial centres.
Flights will depart Lagos at 07:00, arriving in Abidjan at 07:50 before continuing to Dakar at 08:30 and arriving at 11:30. The return service will depart Dakar at 12:10, arriving in Abidjan at 15:10, and then depart Abidjan at 15:50 for Lagos, arriving at 18:40.
Lagos–Accra–Monrovia Route:
Air Peace will also strengthen its services on the Lagos–Accra–Monrovia corridor with flights operating four times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Departures from Lagos will take place at 08:00, arriving in Accra at 08:05 before continuing to Monrovia at 08:45 and landing at 10:45.
The return journey will depart Monrovia at 11:25, arrive in Accra at 13:25, and subsequently depart Accra at 14:05 for Lagos with arrival scheduled for 16:10.
Lagos–Accra–Freetown Services:
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the airline will operate services between Lagos, Accra and Freetown, further expanding travel options within the region.
Flights will depart Lagos at 08:00 and arrive in Accra at 08:05 before departing for Freetown at 08:45 with arrival at 11:35.
The return flight will depart Freetown at 12:15, land in Accra at 15:05 and then depart for Lagos at 15:45 with arrival scheduled for 17:50.
Supporting Trade and Regional Integration
Air Peace stated that the expanded network forms part of its broader commitment to promoting regional integration and improving mobility within West Africa. By linking key economic centres and capitals across the sub-region, the airline aims to make travel more efficient for businesses, government officials and tourists.
The airline noted that the development will also contribute to positioning Lagos as a strategic hub for regional and international travel, connecting West and Central Africa to wider global destinations.
Passengers and travel partners have been encouraged to take advantage of the improved services, which come with competitive fares and additional baggage allowance designed to support commerce, tourism and cross-border trade.
Air Peace expressed appreciation to its travel partners and loyal customers for their continued support and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe, reliable and convenient air transport services across Africa and beyond.
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