Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement aimed at expanding air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and London.
The agreement allows passengers of both airlines to enjoy seamless, single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage on select routes, significantly improving comfort, convenience and overall travel experience.
Under the enhanced interline arrangement, Emirates passengers can now access additional destinations on Air Peace’s network beyond the 13 Nigerian cities already served. New connection points include Banjul in The Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, as well as Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra.
The expanded gateways provide more African travelers with access to Emirates’ global network and premium services, while enabling international passengers to explore more destinations across West Africa through Lagos.
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The agreement also allows Air Peace to connect its extensive West and Central African route network into Emirates’ global hub in Dubai, with onward connections to key destinations such as London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted, as well as Lagos, Accra and Abidjan.
With strong demand for travel between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, the partnership offers Air Peace passengers greater flexibility, expanded choice and improved access to global markets.
Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said the strengthened interline partnership reflects the airline’s commitment to Africa.
“Enhancing our interline partnership with Air Peace allows us to expand our footprint across more of Africa, creating new opportunities for people to fly better with Emirates, while helping international tourists explore more of the region via Lagos. We remain committed to working with strategic partners such as Air Peace to further strengthen Nigeria’s aviation, tourism and trade sectors,” Kazim said.
Air Peace Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala, described the agreement as a significant milestone in the airline’s growth strategy.
“This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in Air Peace’s strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets. By combining our strong regional presence with Emirates’ extensive international network, we are delivering seamless connectivity, improved travel experience, and greater access to key global destinations for African travelers,” Ngala said.
Emirates currently operates a Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai–Lagos route, offering passengers a premium onboard experience that includes regionally inspired multi-course meals, a wide selection of beverages, and access to more than 6,500 entertainment channels on its award-winning ice system, including Nollywood content. Emirates is also one of only two airlines operating a First-Class cabin into Nigeria.
Air Peace, with a fleet of over 50 aircraft including Boeing 777s, Boeing 737s and Embraer jets, operates a growing network of domestic, regional and international routes. The airline continues to focus on strengthening intra-African connectivity, supporting trade and tourism, and driving economic development across the continent.
Tickets under the Emirates–Air Peace interline agreement can be booked via emirates.com, flyairpeace.com, or through authorised travel agents.
