Does Air Peace fly from the UK to Nigeria?

Yes. Air Peace operates a direct scheduled service between London Gatwick and Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The service launched in early 2024 and made Air Peace the first Nigerian carrier to operate a direct UK to Nigeria service. Multiple weekly departures are available. The flight time from London to Lagos is approximately six hours thirty minutes.

What is the baggage allowance on Air Peace international flights?

Air Peace includes checked baggage in the base fare on its international routes. Economy passengers on the London Gatwick to Lagos service typically receive one or two checked bags up to 23kg per bag depending on fare type. Business class passengers receive a higher allowance, usually two bags of up to 32kg each. Carry-on allowance is one piece up to 7kg in economy. Confirm the exact allowance for your specific fare at the time of booking.

What aircraft does Air Peace use on the London to Lagos route?

Air Peace operates its London Gatwick to Lagos service using the Boeing 777-200ER, a wide-body twin-engine aircraft. The Boeing 777 is a well-established long-haul jet with a range well in excess of the six-and-a-half-hour London to Lagos sector. The aircraft carries both an economy cabin and a business class cabin with lie-flat seats.

Is Air Peace a good airline?

Air Peace is Nigeria's largest private airline and has built a significant domestic and regional network since its founding in 2013. On international routes, the airline has invested in wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft and has demonstrated the operational capability to sustain a direct London to Lagos schedule since 2024. Travellers should note that as a younger international carrier, Air Peace does not have the same length of track record on European routes as British Airways or European full-service carriers. That said, feedback from passengers on the London to Lagos service has been broadly positive, with particular praise for the inclusive baggage policy and competitive fares.

Does Air Peace offer business class on the London to Lagos route?

Yes. Air Peace operates a business class cabin with lie-flat seats on its Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft used on the London Gatwick to Lagos service. Business class includes multi-course meal service, priority check-in and boarding, and an enhanced baggage allowance. Air Peace business class fares on the London to Lagos route have in some booking windows been priced below the equivalent British Airways Club World fare.

Can I fly Air Peace to cities in Nigeria other than Lagos?

Air Peace connects Lagos to an extensive domestic Nigerian network. From Lagos, the airline serves Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Owerri, Calabar and Uyo among other Nigerian cities. For travellers whose final destination in Nigeria is Abuja, flying Air Peace London Gatwick to Lagos and then connecting domestically to Abuja on the same carrier is a viable option. The Lagos to Abuja domestic route is one of the highest-frequency routes in the Air Peace domestic network and typically operates multiple times daily. See the [Nigeria destination guide](/blog/flights-to-nigeria-from-europe-2026) for more on domestic connections within Nigeria.

How do Air Peace fares compare to British Airways on the London to Lagos route?

Air Peace has offered promotional economy fares on the London Gatwick to Lagos route at price points that in several booking windows have undercut British Airways' published economy fares, sometimes starting below £400 return compared to British Airways economy from around £550 return in shoulder season. The gap varies significantly by booking window and date, and travellers should compare live prices across both airlines when planning. British Airways uses London Heathrow Terminal 5; Air Peace uses London Gatwick South Terminal — the right departure airport will also depend on your location and any connecting flights.

Air Peace Review: Routes, Baggage Allowance, Fleet and the London Gatwick to Lagos Direct Service - Flight Alternatives

Complete guide to Air Peace, Nigeria's largest private carrier. Routes from Europe, baggage allowance, cabin products, fleet and the airline's 2024–2026 European expansion including the London Gatwick to Lagos direct service.