Airlines in Nigeria (2026): every domestic airline, where it flies and its status
11 Nigerian airlines were flying scheduled passenger flights in October 2026, from big networks like Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines to new arrivals like Binani Air. Some well-known names, such as Dana Air and Azman Air, are not flying at all. Here is every airline, its base, where it flies and whether you can book it, checked on 27 October 2026.
All Nigerian airlines at a glance
| Airline | Base | Status (Oct 2026) | Where it flies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Peace | Lagos | About 20 Nigerian cities, West and Central Africa, London, the Caribbean | |
| United Nigeria Airlines | Enugu | About 14 Nigerian cities and Accra | |
| Ibom Air | Uyo | Uyo, Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Accra | |
| Max Air | Kano | Kano, Abuja, Lagos and Northern cities; Hajj and Umrah flights | |
| ValueJet | Lagos | Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Jos, Asaba, Benin City, Calabar, Iperu; Accra, Banjul | |
| Aero Contractors | Lagos | Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Asaba, Calabar, Kano, Yola, Sokoto | |
| Overland Airways | Lagos | Lagos, Abuja, Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, Warri, Jalingo, Minna, Gombe | |
| Enugu Air | Enugu | Enugu, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Owerri, Asaba, Benin City, Warri; Douala | |
| Umza Air | Kaduna | Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Yola, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt | |
| XEJet | Lagos and Abuja | Abuja, Lagos, Gusau | |
| Binani Air | Lagos | Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Yola | |
| Green Africa | Lagos | Limited or uncertain | Small ATR network from Lagos since its 2026 restart |
| Arik Air | Lagos | Limited or uncertain | Very few flights; in receivership since 2017 |
| Rano Air | Kano | Limited or uncertain | Mainly Kano, Abuja and Lagos since May 2026 |
| NG Eagle | Lagos | Limited or uncertain | Not confirmed for 2026 |
| Dana Air | Lagos | Not flying | Suspended since April 2024 |
| Azman Air | Kano | Not flying | Not flying since August 2024 |
Nigerian airlines in numbers
- Nigerian airports handled 13.09 million domestic passengers in 2025, about 4% more than in 2024 (FAAN figures reported by Nairametrics, June 2026). Source
- The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority's website lists 13 scheduled commercial air transport operators. Source
- For domestic one-way fares in October 2026, see the monthly Nigeria Air Fare Index.
Nigerian airlines you can book on SkyKoda
In SkyKoda's latest fare checks these airlines had seats on domestic routes:
| Airline | Domestic routes with fares | Cheapest fare found |
|---|---|---|
| United Nigeria Airlines | 28 | ₦115,501 |
| Air Peace | 17 | ₦112,288 |
| Ibom Air | 2 | ₦132,418 |
The major Nigerian airlines
Air Peace
Air Peace is a Nigerian airline based in Lagos, flying to about 20 Nigerian cities, across West and Central Africa, to London and to the Caribbean. Air Peace fares, baggage and check-in.
United Nigeria Airlines
United Nigeria Airlines is an Enugu-based Nigerian airline flying to about 14 cities in Nigeria and to Accra in Ghana. United Nigeria fares, baggage and check-in.
Ibom Air
Ibom Air is the airline of Akwa Ibom State, flying from Uyo to Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, Enugu and Port Harcourt, and to Accra in Ghana. Ibom Air fares, baggage and check-in.
Max Air
Max Air is a Kano-based Nigerian airline flying Boeing 737s within Nigeria and Boeing 747s on Hajj and Umrah flights. Max Air fares, baggage and check-in.
Green Africa
Green Africa is a Lagos-based low-cost airline flying ATR turboprops within Nigeria, now on a much smaller network than before 2025. Green Africa stopped most flights in 2025 when its leasing company took back its aircraft, and restarted on a small scale with its own ATR aircraft in 2026. SkyKoda found no Green Africa fares in its latest checks. Green Africa fares, baggage and check-in.
Arik Air
Arik Air is a Lagos-based Nigerian airline that once flew to London, New York and Johannesburg and now runs a much smaller domestic operation. Arik Air has been in receivership, run by AMCON, since February 2017, and was flying only a few aircraft in 2026. SkyKoda found no Arik Air fares in its latest checks. Check with Arik Air before planning a trip around its flights. Arik Air fares, baggage and check-in.
Dana Air
Dana Air was a Lagos-based Nigerian airline that flew domestic routes from 2008 until it was suspended in April 2024. Dana Air is not flying. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspended it on 23 April 2024 and it has not restarted. Its flights cannot be booked on SkyKoda or anywhere else. Dana Air fares, baggage and check-in.
ValueJet
ValueJet is a Lagos-based Nigerian airline flying CRJ jets and, since August 2026, a Boeing 737 to nine Nigerian cities and to Accra and Banjul. ValueJet fares, baggage and check-in.
Aero Contractors
Aero Contractors (Aero) is one of Nigeria's oldest airlines, formed in 1959, flying from Lagos to nine Nigerian cities. Aero fares, baggage and check-in.
Overland Airways
Overland Airways is a Nigerian airline, founded in 2002, flying ATR turboprops and Embraer E175 jets from Lagos and Abuja to smaller cities such as Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, Warri and Minna. Overland fares, baggage and check-in.
Rano Air
Rano Air is a Kano-based Nigerian airline flying 50-seat Embraer 145 jets, mainly between Kano, Abuja and Lagos since May 2026. Rano Air cut back its network in May 2026 after jet fuel prices rose sharply, and now flies mainly between Kano, Abuja and Lagos. Check with the airline before booking other routes. Rano Air fares, baggage and check-in.
Azman Air
Azman Air was a Kano-based Nigerian airline that flew domestic routes from 2014 until it suspended operations in August 2024. Azman Air has not flown since 3 August 2024 and has not announced a restart. Its flights cannot be booked on SkyKoda or anywhere else. Azman Air fares, baggage and check-in.
Other Nigerian airlines
Enugu Air
Enugu Air is owned by Enugu State. It started in July 2025, got its own operating licence on 10 March 2026, and flew its first international route, Enugu to Douala in Cameroon, on 23 September 2026. It flies Embraer jets. Source: FlightGlobal, Mar 2026: Enugu Air gets its AOC; ThisDay, Sep 2026: Enugu Air to Douala.
Umza Air
Umza Air flies Dash 8 Q400 turboprops on mostly northern routes and was one of the airlines approved for the 2026 Hajj airlift. Source: ch-aviation: 2026 Hajj airlines; Umza Air.
XEJet
XEJet began scheduled flights in late 2024, mainly between Lagos and Abuja, and on 5 October 2026 started flights from Abuja to Gusau in Zamfara State. Source: ThisDay, 7 Oct 2026: XEJet launches Abuja–Gusau.
Binani Air
Binani Air is one of Nigeria's newest airlines: it received its scheduled operating licence on 17 March 2026 and began flights on 11 May 2026 with Embraer E170 jets. Source: ch-aviation: Binani Air enters the domestic market.
NG Eagle
NG Eagle was set up in 2019 as a successor to Arik Air and made its first flights in December 2023. We found no published 2026 schedule. Source: ch-aviation: NG Eagle.
Not scheduled airlines
- Cally Air: The Cross River State airline does not hold its own operating licence; its jets are flown by ValueJet. Source
- Pioneer Airlines (Bayelsa): Charter flights from Yenagoa since May 2026; scheduled approval pending. Source
- Nigeria Air: The planned national carrier will not be launched, the aviation minister said in 2026. Source
Foreign airlines flying to Nigeria
These international airlines fly to Nigeria and sell through SkyKoda:
- Africa World Airlines
- RwandAir
- ASKY Airlines
- Saudia
- Middle East Airlines
- Emirates
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- Delta Air Lines
- Air France
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- South African Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- EgyptAir
- Kenya Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines
Questions about airlines in Nigeria
How many airlines are there in Nigeria?
11 Nigerian airlines were flying scheduled passenger flights in October 2026 by our count: Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, Ibom Air, Max Air, ValueJet, Aero Contractors, Overland Airways, Enugu Air, Umza Air, XEJet and Binani Air. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority's website lists 13 scheduled commercial air transport operators.
Which Nigerian airlines fly international routes?
Air Peace (London, the Caribbean and West and Central Africa); United Nigeria Airlines (Accra); Ibom Air (Accra); ValueJet (Accra, Banjul and Cotonou); Enugu Air (Douala).
Which Nigerian airlines are not flying?
Dana Air and Azman Air are not flying. Arik Air and Green Africa are flying only a few aircraft.
Which airlines can I book on SkyKoda for domestic flights?
In SkyKoda's latest fare checks, United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace and Ibom Air had domestic fares. Search your route and date to see every airline you can book.
How many people fly within Nigeria?
13.09 million domestic passengers passed through Nigerian airports in 2025, about 4% more than in 2024, according to FAAN figures reported by Nairametrics.
Airline status changes often in Nigeria. We checked airline websites, the NCAA and Nigerian news on 27 October 2026; if you spot something out of date, e-mail hello@skykoda.com.
