Complete List of International Airlines in Nigeria
There are a number of top international passenger airlines in Nigeria with good and trusted services; let’s discuss the international airlines in Nigeria.
If you want to book a flight with any of these International airlines in Nigeria easily, then you have to contact them via their website, email or phone numbers. Here is a list of the current addresses and phone numbers of the major international passenger airlines in Nigeria below:
Top International Passenger Airlines in Nigeria
Aero Contractor
One of Nigeria’s popular international airlines, it was founded in 1959. The operation hub is situated at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Also, Aero is said to be one of the fastest-growing Nigerian carrier passengers.
With headquarters in Lagos, the company operates a combined fleet of around 20 helicopters and 15 fixed-wing aircraft ranging from 50 seat Dash 8 to 144 seat Boeing 737-400/500, employing about 1,300 personnel.
Air France
Air France is an international airline belonging to the French government. They have so many aircraft in their care. Their aircraft are divided into long haul fleet, medium-haul fleet, regional fleet and cargo fleet. The airline travels to many cities across the world, including Lagos.
They are known for their numerous airplanes. The main office is located in Paris, and the company is considered as one of the best in the world because of its high-quality service.
Air Nigeria
It started operations in 2004. The operation base of the company is at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The airline has 12 airplanes and 19 international routes. The parent company is Nicon Group.
Air Peace
This one is relatively new among Nigerian international airlines, since it started the operation in 2013. However, the airline has established itself as a leader in the market. The base is at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The company has 9 aircraft and 6 destinations to travel across the world. Their headquarters is located in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Allied Air
The company was founded in 1998. It got recapitalized, like every other airline operating before April 30, 2007. Some of the destinations they visit are Malabo, Entebbe, Monrovia, Freetown and Accra. Equally, they fly to Liege. The company transports not only passengers but cargos. There are 3 aircraft and 6 destinations, the headquarters is situated in Lagos. It was founded in 1998.
Arik Air
The history of Arik Air can be traced to 2002, when Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide (KSG, CON) decided to buy a Hawker jet aircraft. Subsequently, his colleagues and contacts in the oil and gas industry began using the Hawker jet to fly themselves around Nigeria. Another jet was acquired and not too long after, Arik Air became a popular airline in Nigeria.
In 2006, Arik Air acquired the facilities of the liquidated Nigeria Airways and began public travel in October of the same year.
In 2007, Arik began international travel when Arik Air International Ltd. was established with its corporate office in London. By 2012, Arik had successfully flown over 10 million passengers.
Currently, Arik operates an average of 120 flights every day from its two hubs in Lagos and Abuja.
Associated Aviation
The company began operations in 1996. It has 3 aircraft and operates in the Murtala Muhammed Airport.
Bellview Airline
One more world-class air company, it has 13 aircraft. It works as an international and local air company.
British airways
Also known as B.A, British Airways can be traced to the inception of civil aviation, following the World War I. The progenitor of the British Airways was the Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited, which was launched in 1919. At that time, it operated a daily international scheduled air service, between London and Paris. The first flight took off from Hounslow Heath, which is today known as the Heathrow Airport.
Dana Air
It was founded in 2008. The place of operation is the Murtala Muhammed International Airport; it has 6 aircraft and 4 international routes. It operates as an international and local air company.
Delta airlines
They started operation on the May 30, 1924. The former name of the company was Huff daland Dusters.
Actual flight operation started on the June 17, 1929. The airline operates from a number of locations, like Amsterdam airport Schiphol, Charles de Gaulle airport, Cincinatti Northern Kentucky International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The company operates from a number of locations around the world.
Emirates
Emirates Airlines flew its first routes out of Dubai in 1985, and the aviation company has grown rapidly since then, adding a number of international destinations to its itinerary.
With the help of this company, you can go to 150 destinations across the world. They have highly affordable prices and one of the best customer service.
KLM
The owner of this company is Dutch government, and it was founded in 1919.
Qatar Airway
The company of Qatar government, it has been described as one of the best airlines in the world. Qatar Airways plies a number of routes and destinations. These include Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Sydney in Australia, Boston in USA, Birmingham in UK, Adelaide in Australia, Yerevan in Armenia, Atlanta in USA, Marrakech in Morocco, Pisa in Italy, Windhoek in Namibia, Helsinki in Finland, Krabi in Thailand, and Seychelles
Virgin Atlantic
Founded by billionaire businessman, Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic began with a leased jumbo jet and has since grown to become the second-largest long-haul airline in the United Kingdom.
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Other Notable mentions
- Alitalia airways
- Ethiopian airlines
- Ethiad airways
- Lufthansa German Airlines
- Medview Airlines
- Middle east airlines (mea)
- South african airways
- Turkish airlines
- Air India
- Atlantic Express
- China Southern Airlines
- South African Airlines
International Airlines in Nigeria & Their Contact Details
Aero Contractors
Room 2058, 2nd Floor, Murtala Mohammed Int. Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.
Aeroflot-Russian International Airlines 31, Tafawa Balewa Sq. Lagos
Air Afrique
84, Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos
Air France
South Atlantic Petroleum Towers, Plot 98, Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, P.O.Box 201, Lagos
Alitalia
7, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Air India
2nd Floor Water Parks Plaza, 31/37, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Arik Air
Arik Air Aviation Centre, MMIA Domestic Wing, P.O.Box 10468, Ikeja, Lagos
Atlantic Express Airlines
West Coast Shutt: Suite 1d, Princess Court, Victoria Island, Lagos
British Airways
The Waterfront, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos
China Southern Airlines
Plot 98, Adeola Odeku, South Atlantic Petroleum Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos
Delta Airlines
Sky Logistics Ltd, 3b Sapara Williams Close, P.O.Box 71150, Victoria Island, Lagos
Emirates
Plot Pc 30, Churchgate Building, Afribank Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Egypt Air
22b, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ethiopian Airlines
3 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ghana Airways
128, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Plot 98, Adeola Odeku, South Atlantic Petroleum Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos
Kenya Airways
1st Floor, Churchgate Towers, Pc 30, Afribank Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Lufthansa German Airlines
Lagos: 2nd Floor, Churchgate Tower, Plot Pc 30, Afribank Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Abuja: Transcorp Hilton Congress Hall, Abuja
Port Harcourt: Hotel Presidental, Port Harcourt.
Middle East Airlines
1 Engineering Close, Off Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island
Qatar Airways
2nd Floor, Ecobank Building, Plot 21, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Saudi Air
6c, Murtala Mohammed Way, Kano
Virgin Atlantic
The Ark Towers, Plot 17, Ligaliayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
South African Airlines
28c, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Turkish Airlines
Plot 1, Wing B, South Petroleum Towers, 2nd Floor, Adeola Odeku St, Victoria Island, Lagos.
On that note, we bring this post about international airlines in Nigeria to an end.
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