Arik Air

Arik Air is scheduled airline based in Lagos, Nigeria operating both domestic and international flights.

Arik Air flights

Arik Air Airlines is true success story. This go ahead airline has solid financial backing and came into being after the demise of the former national carrier, Nigeria Airways. 

Arik commenced operations in on 30 October 2006 when scheduled passenger services began with four flights between Lagos and Abuja using CRJ 900 aircraft. this was shortly followed with the inauguration of flights to calabar, Benin City and Enuga. Today Arik Air boasts an extensive domestic network covering some 15 domestic destinations and also has international flights to Accra in Ghana. Further expansion is imminent (bar last minute changes) with the resumption of flights to Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Cameroon and Gambia. The really great news is that plans are in place for flights to operate to the UK from Lagos, our news page will be updated with mare information as it becomes available. To support the current network and future growth

Arik currently operates a fleet of 18 aircraft with a further 36 on order !

Arik Air flights to Lagos

Arik Air has big plans for the future with network and fleet expansion being at the forefront. Following the collapse of the former national airline Arik has created a new era in African aviation with excellent financial backing, a strong and forward thinking board of directors and not least a demanding business market to satisfy. We believe that Arik are, and will continue to be, the airline of choice for passengers wishing to travel within Nigeria. If as planned Arik Air commence services to the UK they will bring fresh competition to the Lagos route and we wish them continued success.

Currently it is not possible to book Arik Air flights on line so please telephone our friendly Reservations Team on 0871 222 9222 for availability and fares information.

Arik Air operate a mixed fleet of Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Fokker and Hawker jet aircraft. Arik Air very proud of their fleet which clearly meets with evolving markets that they serve. Their aircraft seating capacity ranges from 8 seats in the Hawker and up to 237 in their Airbus A340-542.