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Nigeria's Ibom Air To Commence International Flights In October - SIMPLY FLYING
The airline will operate twice daily flights to Accra using the Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft.
- Ibom Air is set to launch international services between Nigeria and Ghana on October 17, connecting Lagos and Accra with twice-daily flights using the Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft.
- The airline aims to provide greater flexibility to both business and leisure travelers, highlighting the vibrant markets, live music, historical sites, and beautiful beaches of Accra.
- Initially, the CRJ900LR aircraft will be used, but it will be replaced with the larger Airbus A220 when demand grows beyond the capacity of the CRJ900.
Ibom Air of Nigeria is all set to debut international services between Nigeria and Ghana beginning on October 17. The state government-owned Ibom Air is connecting Lagos and Accra with twice-daily flights. The 216-NM (250 miles, 400 km) flight will initially be served through the carrier’s Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft. The jet will be replaced with the larger Airbus A220 when the demand outgrows the CRJ.
“It's official! Accra here we come!”
Ibom Air has advertised the ticket sales on its website by stating, “It's official! Accra here we come!” The airline will operate twice daily flights between Murtala Muhammad International Airport (LOS) in Lagos and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. The daily morning and afternoon flights will offer greater flexibility to both business and leisure travelers. The airline states on its website,
Flight Schedule
The airline will initially deploy its CRJ900LR aircraft on the route until the demand picks up. The aircraft will be replaced with a larger Airbus A220 at a later time. The Chief Commercial Officer of Ibom Air, George Uriesi, told ch-aviation.com that the carrier will replace the aircraft type with the latest Airbus A220s when the traffic grows beyond the CRJ900 aircraft.
The airline offers the following schedule on its international debut to Accra. The flight schedule is effective from October 17. All times are local.
Lagos (LOS) to Accra (ACC)
- Depart 07:00, Arrive 07:00 Monday through Friday
- Depart 08:00, Arrive 08:00 Saturday and Sunday
- Depart 16:30, Arrive 16:30 Everyday
Accra (ACC) to Lagos (LOS)
- Depart 08:00, Arrive 10:00 Monday through Friday
- Depart 09:00, Arrive 11:00 Saturday and Sunday
- Depart 17:30, Arrive 19:30 Everyday
The Premium Diamond fare starts at approximately NGN 140,000 ($174) each way. Aerolineas Sosa (P4) and Africa World (AW) currently operate scheduled services between the two cities.
About Ibom Air
Nigerian-based Ibom Air was founded in 2019 and is owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The airline commenced commercial operations in June 2019 and is currently serving seven destinations within Nigeria. The airline operates a fleet of five Bombardier CRJ900 and has two wet-leased Airbus A320s at its disposal presently. The airline makes its international debut with Accra, which will become its eighth destination in the flight network.
