Management of Enugu Air said it has opened tiickets sales for iits Lagos – London Gatwick operations which begins on December 10, 2026.
This was made known in a statement signed by the airline over the weekend.
The statement added that the service, delivered through its strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA), will operate four flights weekly with an Airbus A330-200 on ACMI from EuroAtlantic, Portugal.
The airline service, the statement afded, is in line with the vision of the state governor Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to strengthen Enugu’s global connectivity and expand access to international opportunities.
“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,’ the statement said.
Commenting on the development, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the service as an important milestone in on its nternational expansion.
“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.
“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.”
Speaking on our partnership, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Omni-Blu Aviation, Engr. Akinola Olateru, said:
“Our partnership with Enugu Air demonstrates our commitment to expanding Nigeria’s international air connectivity and creating more opportunities for passengers travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”
Speaking on the operational schedule, our Chief Operating Officer, Mr Ugonna Agubuokwu, said:
“With four flights weekly, we are providing passengers with greater flexibility and more convenient options when planning their journeys to and from London Gatwick.”
With tickets now on sale ahead of the December 10 commencement, we look forward to welcoming passengers aboard our London Gatwick service as we continue to expand our network and connect more people to destinations that matter.
