After a hiatus of 18 months, Emirates Airlines has confirmed the resumption of passenger flights to Nigeria. Starting 1 October 2024, the airline will offer daily service between Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic center, and Dubai, Emirates’ central hub.
This news comes after a suspension in November 2022, when Emirates halted flights due to challenges repatriating US$85 million revenue generated in Nigeria.
The airline expressed enthusiasm about reconnecting Nigerian travellers with Dubai and their vast global network, boasting over 140 destinations.
“We thank the Nigerian government for their partnership and support in re-establishing this route and we look forward to welcoming passengers back onboard,” Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy president and chief commercial officer, said.
Passengers on the Lagos–Dubai route can expect a comfortable journey aboard a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
“The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in Lagos at 1520hrs; the return flight EK784 will leave Lagos at 1730hrs and arrives in Dubai at 0510hrs the next day,” the airline said in a statement.
The resumption of flights is expected to boost trade ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.
While the announcement signifies Emirates’ return to Nigerian skies, no updates were provided regarding any potential changes to visa restrictions imposed on Nigerian travelers by the UAE.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
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