Enugu Air has announced plans to launch regional flights between Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and Douala International Airport in Cameroon, starting on September 23, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance air connectivity within the West Coast region of Africa.
Previously, Air Peace was the only airline operating a direct route between Nigeria and Cameroon. Additionally, United Nigeria Airlines has indicated plans to enter the Cameroon market, with Douala and Libreville among its intended destinations in Central Africa.
Speaking about this development, Enugu Air’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Ugonna Agubuokwu, stated in an official statement on Sunday that the new route is designed to connect businesses, families, and opportunities throughout the West African region.
“This is more than the introduction of a new route; it is about creating stronger connections between Nigeria and Cameroon and making regional travel more accessible, convenient, and seamless for our passengers,” he said.
He said the airline will operate two weekly frequencies on Mondays and Wednesdays, adding that passengers from Lagos and Abuja can connect the flights via Enugu.
Reeling out the flight schedules, Agubuokwu said flights from Enugu will depart at 12:45 PM, arriving in Douala at 1:45 PM. The return leg from Douala is scheduled to leave at 2:30 PM and touch down in Enugu at 3:30 PM.
He said the timing of the schedules has been well thought out so that passengers can connect from Lagos and Abuja “for business, for opportunity, and for the connections that matter, Africa is closer than you think”.
Enugu Air is a Nigerian airline owned by the Enugu State Government has its base in Enugu, Enugu State.
Based in Enugu and operating from Akanu Ibiam International Airport, the airline commenced operations on 7 July 2025.
The new airline initially operated as a virtual carrier, with flights conducted under the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of XE Jet, before receiving its own AOC from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority in March 2026.
