Etihad Airways and Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement to connect their networks and provide Etihad passengers access to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa.

Under the partnership, travellers will be able to book a single ticket beyond Lagos and Accra to destinations including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Abidjan, Dakar and Libreville through Air Peace’s network.

The agreement supports Etihad’s expansion in Africa, including its planned daily Abu Dhabi-Lagos service.

It also strengthens growing UAE-Nigeria ties, supported by increased business activity following the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in January 2026.

Arik De, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “Our ambitions in Africa are long term, and Nigeria sits at the centre of them. This agreement gives our guests access to one of the continent's most extensive domestic and regional networks. Partnerships like this are how we grow: with strong airlines that know their markets better than anyone.”

Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer, Air Peace, said: “Air Peace has always been about opening doors for Nigerian and West African travellers. Working with Etihad Airways extends that ambition, giving our customers convenient access to Abu Dhabi on Etihad's services once the new routes begin, while bringing Etihad's guests to the many destinations we serve across the region. We look forward to welcoming travellers from both networks. -TradeArabia News Service