State owned and run carrier Enugu Air has received approval for its Enugu-Lagos–London Gatwick route on December 10th, using an Airbus A330-200 Aircraft.
The milestone by the airline is in partnership , with a private carrier: Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA) , which has been appointed as the designated operator under a strategic partnership.
According to a statement by the airline, bookings are now open, and flights will commence in December 2026.
The approval, the statement said, marks a major milestone in Enugu Air’s expansion, as it would strengthen connectivity between Nigeria and the United Kingdom and open new opportunities for passengers and trade.
This milestone, the statement further added, reflects the bold vision and transformative leadership of the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, whose strategic aviation agenda is positioning Enugu as an emerging gateway for international connectivity, investment, tourism, and economic growth.
The first flight from Enugu to London Gatwick airport is kicking off on December 10th.
You can now book your flights and take off from Enugu directly to London.
This is great news not only for passengers flying but for cargo especially agro and other exports. Kudos to the @pnmbah administration for this milestone achievement.The East is open for business, let’s go!!
— Ólú ndị Igbo (@VoiceOfTheEast) November 6, 2026
