Air Peace has taken another major step in strengthening regional air travel with the successful launch of its inaugural Lagos–Conakry–Bamako flight, reinforcing its commitment to connecting more African cities and promoting seamless travel across the continent.
The inaugural service departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2, Lagos, at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s regional expansion strategy.
The new route links Nigeria’s commercial hub with the Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Mali, creating fresh opportunities for business, tourism, trade, cultural exchange and stronger people-to-people ties across West Africa.
On arrival at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry, the Air Peace delegation, led by the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Nowel Ngala, and Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustine Kamano, received a warm welcome from Guinea’s Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoul Diallo; Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Amb. Umaru Kamfu; Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou; and members of the Nigerian community in Guinea.
Speaking during the reception, Minister Diallo described Air Peace’s entry into the Guinean market as a major boost to relations between Nigeria and Guinea. He said the new service would encourage greater movement of people, stimulate trade and unlock more economic opportunities for both countries.
The Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, also welcomed the development, noting that stronger air connectivity remains essential for the growth of aviation and deeper regional integration across West Africa.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Amb. Umaru Kamfu, praised Air Peace for its continued investment in expanding connections across Africa. He said the new route would strengthen bilateral relations while offering more convenient travel options for Nigerians, Guineans and other regional travellers.
Representing Air Peace, Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala described the inaugural flight as another important milestone in the airline’s mission to build a stronger African network. He explained that the Conakry and Bamako services are designed to allow passengers from Air Peace’s domestic destinations to connect seamlessly through Lagos to regional and international destinations, including London and the Caribbean.
Ngala reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to bringing African cities closer together by providing greater connectivity, convenience and access to new economic opportunities across the continent and beyond.
After departing Conakry, the inaugural flight continued to Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako, where the Air Peace delegation was received by the Deputy Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Abdrahamane Farota; the Technical Director, Bahide Konandji, representing the Director General of Mali Airport; and members of the Nigerian community in Mali.
Farota commended Air Peace for extending its operations to Mali, saying the new route would strengthen air links between Nigeria and Mali while supporting trade, tourism and broader economic cooperation.
Representing the Director General of Mali Airport, Bahide Konandji described the airline’s arrival as a positive development for Mali’s aviation sector and another step toward improving regional connectivity. He expressed confidence that the service would make travel easier between Mali, Nigeria and other destinations on Air Peace’s growing network.
Members of the Nigerian community in Mali also welcomed the direct connection, saying it would make travel more convenient while strengthening the relationship between Nigerians and Malians.
The launch of the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route further reinforces Air Peace’s position as one of Africa’s leading carriers driving intra-African connectivity and economic integration through air transport.
With the addition of Conakry and Bamako, Air Peace now serves 13 regional destinations across West Africa, a remarkable achievement just 11 years after commencing commercial operations. The milestone further highlights the airline’s continued expansion, its role in strengthening Nigeria’s aviation footprint, and its vision of positioning Lagos as a strategic gateway connecting Africa to the rest of the world.
