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Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s largest airlines, is preparing a major change to how it runs its regional services, as it looks to deepen its presence across Africa by early 2026. The carrier, founded and led by Allen Onyema, said it will move all regional operations from night-time to daytime flights, a shift aimed at making travel easier and more predictable for passengers.
The new schedule is expected to take effect on Feb. 2, 2026, marking a significant operational adjustment for the Lagos-based airline. Air Peace said the move will improve convenience, reduce disruptions and allow travelers to make smoother connections across its network.
Air Peace expands Africa network
As part of the plan, Air Peace said it intends to add several Africa-to-Africa routes before the end of the first quarter of 2026. Proposed destinations include Douala, Libreville, Kinshasa, Conakry, Bamako and Johannesburg, extending the airline’s reach across West, Central and Southern Africa.
In a statement, the airline said daytime services would allow for schedules that better connect with domestic, regional and long-haul flights, particularly through its Lagos hub. The goal, it said, is to give travelers more predictable connections and fewer disruptions.
Connecting Africa through improved schedules
Air Peace said the revised timetable would sharpen competition among regional and international airlines operating out of Lagos, while strengthening links between Nigeria and key African markets. The airline added that improved schedules should support business travel, government activity and leisure trips across West and Central Africa.
Passengers, it said, can also expect better on-time performance, more comfortable journeys and smoother connections to night-time long-haul flights.
West Africa carrier grows international network
Founded in 2013, Air Peace operates a fleet of 32 aircraft, including Boeing 737s, Boeing 777s and Embraer jets. Eight additional aircraft are on order, which would raise the fleet to 40. By fleet size, the airline is the largest in Nigeria and West Africa and ranks among the top carriers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Air Peace currently serves 20 destinations, covering 19 cities within Nigeria and 11 cities in nine other countries, including the United Kingdom, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Guinea. Beyond route expansion, the airline began work in September on a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Lagos, a project it says could create up to 50,000 jobs.
In August, it also launched direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo, tightening air links between Nigeria and Brazil. Onyema, who often speaks about national unity, has also been involved in peace-building efforts in Nigeria, alongside his role in growing the airline’s operations at home and abroad.
