Reinforcing its drive to connect more African cities, Air Peace has inaugurated scheduled operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, opening new opportunities for trade, tourism and seamless travel across West Africa.
The inaugural flight departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, marking another milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy aimed at connecting more African cities and positioning Lagos as a major gateway for seamless travel within the continent and beyond.
The new service links Nigeria’s commercial capital with the Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Mali, creating fresh opportunities for business, investment, cultural exchange and people-to-people interactions across the sub-region.
On arrival at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry, the Air Peace delegation, led by 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.
Diallo described the commencement of Air Peace operations as a major boost for relations between Nigeria and Guinea, saying the route would enhance the movement of people, stimulate trade and unlock new economic opportunities for both countries.
Sekou also welcomed the airline, noting that stronger air links remain vital to the growth of aviation and the advancement of regional integration across West Africa.
Kamfu praised Air Peace for expanding its African network, saying the new service would further deepen bilateral ties while providing Nigerians, Guineans and other regional travellers with more convenient travel options.
Speaking on behalf of the airline, Ngala described the inaugural flight as another important step in Air Peace’s mission to build a robust African route network. He explained that the Conakry and Bamako services would enable passengers from the airline’s domestic destinations to connect seamlessly through Lagos to regional and international destinations, including London and the Caribbean.
He reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to bringing African cities closer together by providing greater connectivity, convenience and access to new business and tourism opportunities.
After departing Conakry, the inaugural flight continued to Bamako, where it landed at Modibo Keita International Airport to another warm reception.
The delegation was received by Deputy Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Abdrahamane Farota; Technical Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Bahide Konandji, representing the Director General of Mali Airport; as well as members of the Nigerian community in Mali.
Farota commended Air Peace for extending its operations to Mali, describing the new route as a catalyst for stronger trade, tourism and economic cooperation between both countries.
Representing the airport’s Director General, Konandji said the airline’s arrival marked a positive development for Mali’s aviation sector and would improve connectivity between Mali, Nigeria and other destinations across the airline’s expanding network.
Members of the Nigerian community in Mali also welcomed the development, saying the direct connection would make travel more convenient while strengthening social and economic ties between both countries.
The launch of the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako service further reinforces Air Peace’s position as one of Africa’s leading carriers driving intra-African connectivity through an expanding route network.
With the addition of Conakry and Bamako, the airline now operates to 13 regional destinations across West Africa, a milestone achieved within just 11 years of commercial operations.
The expansion underscored Air Peace’s commitment to opening new routes, strengthening Nigeria’s aviation footprint and positioning Lagos as a strategic hub for air travel across Africa and beyond.