Etihad Airways and Air Peace sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria and West Africa

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Peace, Nigeria's largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers' networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad's guests.

Expanded Connectivity
- Coverage: Opens up 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa.
- Single Ticket Convenience: Etihad guests can book journeys beyond Lagos and Accra directly onto Air Peace’s network.

Destinations Included
- Nigeria: Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Benin City, Owerri, Warri, Asaba.
- West & Central Africa: Abidjan, Dakar, Banjul, Freetown, Monrovia, Conakry, Bamako, Douala, Libreville.

Strategic Context
- Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and most populous country.
- Business ties with the UAE have accelerated since the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Jan 2026).
- A growing Nigerian community lives and works across the Emirates.

Etihad’s African Expansion
- Daily Abu Dhabi–Lagos service announced in April 2026. - This partnership strengthens Etihad’s long-term ambitions in Africa by leveraging Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional reach.

Leadership Voices
- Arik De (Etihad): “Nigeria sits at the centre of our Africa ambitions. This agreement gives our guests access to one of the continent’s most extensive networks.”
- Nowel Ngala (Air Peace): “Working with Etihad extends our ambition, giving customers convenient access to Abu Dhabi while welcoming Etihad’s guests across our destinations.”

Booking
- Combined journeys will be available at etihad.com once the agreement takes effect.

This deal positions Etihad to become a stronger connector between the Middle East and West Africa, while Air Peace gains global visibility through Abu Dhabi’s hub.