As we prepare for the reopening of the international airports and the resumption of international travels which has been slated for the 5th September 2020. There has been a lot of changes in every aspect of our lives and this wind of change has reached the international travel sector. International flights will only be operational in Lagos and Abuja airports.
Here are some key things to note if you are considering an international trip in this era of the “New Normal”.
Flight Schedule
| Days | LAGOS (LOS) | ABUJA (ABV) |
| Monday | Turkish, Air Senegal, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar, AWA, Kenya Airways, BA | BA, Emirates, AWA |
| Tuesday | BA, Emirates, Egypt Air, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian, AWA | BA, Emirates, Ethiopian, AWA, Turkish |
| Wednesday | Delta, Turkish, Air Senegal, Ethiopian, AWA, Kenya Airways, MEA | BA, Emirates, Ethiopian, AWA |
| Thursday | BA, Delta, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian, Qatar, AWA | BA, Egypt Air, Emirates, AWA, Ethiopian, Turkish |
| Friday | Air Senegal, Egypt Air, Virgin Atlantic, Turkish, AWA, Kenya Airways, MEA | BA, Emirates, Ethiopian, AWA, MEA |
| Saturday | BA, Delta, Emirates, Qatar, AWA, Kenya Airways, MEA | BA, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian, AWA, MEA, Turkish |
| Sunday | Delta, Air Senegal, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian, AWA, Kenya Airways, Turkish | BA, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian, AWA |
Approved Airlines
| S/N | Airlines | Destinations in Nigeria | Foreign Carrier Operating Permit (FCOP) | Restrictions on Nigerians | Country | Comments |
| 1. | Air France | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Tourists Visa holders not allowed entry | France | Not Approved |
| 2. | Middle East Airlines | Lagos | Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Lebanon | Approved |
| 3. | British Airways | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | United kingdom | Approved |
| 4. | KLM Royal Dutch | Lagos | Yes | Tourist Visa holders not allowed entry | Netherlands | Not Approved |
| 5. | Delta Airlines | Lagos | Yes | No Restrictions | USA | Approved |
| 6. | Qatar Airways | Lagos | Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Qatar | Approved |
| 7. | Ethiad Airways | Lagos | Yes | Abu Dhabi open to citizens and residents only | UAE | Not Approved |
| 8. | Ethiopian Airlines | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Ethiopia | Approved |
| 9. | Egypt Air | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Egypt | Approved |
| 10. | Rwanda Air | Lagos
Abuja |
No | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Rwanda | Not Approved |
| 11. | Air peace Airlines | Lagos | Not
Required |
Not Applicable | Nigeria | Approved |
| 12. | Virgin Atlantic | Lagos | Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | United Kingdom | Approved |
| 13. | Air Namibia | Lagos | No | Not applicable as international flights not resumed | Namibia | Not Approved |
| 14. | Asky Airlines | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Togo | Approved |
| 15. | Royal Air Maroc | Lagos | No | Resume international flights 10/09/20 | Morocco | Not Approved |
| 16. | Africa World Airways | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Ghana | Approved |
| 17. | Air Cote d’ivoire | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Cote d’ivoire | Approved |
| 18. | Lufthansa | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Tourist visa holders not allowed entry | Germany | Not Approved |
| 19. | Emirates Airlines | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | UAE | Approved |
| 20. | Kenya Airways | Lagos | Yes | Two weeks quarantine | Kenya | Approved |
| 21. | Turkish Airlines | Lagos
Abuja |
Yes | Allowed Entry Under COVID-19 protocols | Turkey | Approved |
| 22. | Cabo Verde | Lagos | Yes | Not Applicable as international flights not resumed | Cabo Verde | Not Applicable as international flights not resumed |
| 23. | TAAG Angola | Lagos | No | Not Applicable as international flights not resumed | Angola | Not Approved |
| 24. | South African | Lagos | Not applicable as COVID-19 Health protocols yet to be released | Not Applicable as international flights not resumed |
Read more on about protocols for travellers here.
For consultations, new visa applications and renewals contact us at info@afaritravels.com or call +234 906 307 0000. Drop your comment or questions in the comment section below.
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