Enugu State-owned airline, Enugu Air, is set to commence direct international flight operations to London Gatwick Airport on December 10, 2026, with four flights scheduled weekly.
The development is expected to strengthen international air connectivity for passengers travelling from Enugu, Lagos and other parts of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.
The airline announced the commencement of the service in a statement, disclosing that tickets were already available for booking.
The London route will be operated through a strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft leased from Portugal-based EuroAtlantic under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance arrangement.
According to the airline, the new service is designed to provide passengers with greater flexibility and improve access to international destinations.
“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 statement said.
The airline added that the initiative aligned with the vision of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to strengthen the state’s global connectivity and expand access to international opportunities.
It noted that the partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation would support the expansion of its international operations.
The Chief Executive Officer of Enugu Air, Captain Tolu Ita, described the London Gatwick service as a major milestone in the airline’s expansion plans.
He said the development would enable passengers from Enugu to commence their international journeys directly from Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
“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,” Ita said.
He added that providing passengers with the opportunity to travel directly from Enugu was particularly important to the airline.
“We are proud to make the journey from Enugu to London Gatwick a reality for our passengers,” he stated.
The commencement of the London service represents another step in the state’s efforts to expand its aviation and international transport connections.
