Enugu Air to launch new direct Lagos–London Gatwick service in December

Enugu Air is set to enter the UK market with the launch of a new direct service between Lagos and London Gatwick from 10 December 2026.

The Nigerian airline plans to operate the route four times weekly, introducing another direct connection between Nigeria and the UK and adding a new carrier to Gatwick’s long-haul network.

The airline’s booking system displays the outbound service, flight EE1496, departing Lagos at 11:00 and arriving at London Gatwick at 16:30. The return flight, EE1495, is scheduled to leave Gatwick at 21:00, arriving in Lagos at 04:30 the following morning.

Both flights are listed as non-stop, with a scheduled journey time of approximately six hours and 30 minutes.

The route is expected to be operated using an Airbus A330-200 supplied by Portugal-based EuroAtlantic Airways under an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) arrangement. The operation is being delivered through a partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation.

Enugu Air says the new service will provide international connectivity for passengers travelling from Lagos and other parts of Nigeria.

Passengers from Enugu are also expected to be able to begin their journey to London from Akanu Ibiam International Airport, although the advertised London flights operate between Lagos and Gatwick.

The launch will give passengers another non-stop option between Nigeria and London, a market with established travel links for business, visiting friends and relatives, and leisure.

Tickets are being offered through the airline’s booking system, with the service advertised at four flights per week.