Air Peace and Overland Airways Relaunch Daily Ibadan-Abuja Flights: Why Now?

December 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM•2 min read

Air Peace and Overland Airways respond to renewed passenger demand by resuming daily Ibadan-Abuja flights on December 24, 2025, significantly boosting

Key Points

1Air Peace begins daily return flights between Ibadan and Abuja on December 24, 2025.
2Overland Airways will operate three weekly services (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) starting December 23, 2025.
3The services follow the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)'s provisional approval for the reopened Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport (SLAA).
4Air Peace's operational capacity is supported by the recent addition of its third Embraer 190 aircraft to the fleet.

Air Peace and Overland Airways have announced the resumption of flights between Ibadan and Abuja. This move follows the official reopening of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport (SLAA), Ibadan, for commercial operations. The renewed domestic connectivity boost is strategically timed for the festive travel rush.

Air Peace will begin its daily return flights on December 24, 2025. The airline aims to restore seamless air access for travelers in Oyo State. Fares on the route will start from N95,000, positioning the service as an affordable option.

Overland Airways will commence its services on December 23, 2025. The carrier will operate three weekly services between Ibadan and Abuja. Overland Airways is recognized as the pioneer operator on the Ibadan route. Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Aderonke Emmanuel-James, called the development a significant milestone.

Operational Capacity and Fleet Expansion

This service expansion is part of Air Peace's wider Nigerian domestic expansion. It includes the resumption of Warri flights and other network frequency additions.

The airline’s capacity is bolstered by its growing Embraer 190 aircraft fleet. Air Peace recently took delivery of its third Embraer 190 jet in five months. This 99-seater aircraft enhances schedule reliability and route flexibility. Overland Airways will use its new 88-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for its operations.

Airport Reopening and Regulatory Context

The Ibadan Airport commercial operations were approved by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The NCAA granted a provisional interim operational permit on December 16, 2025. This followed the successful completion of major airside upgrades by the Oyo State Government. The upgrade included extending and widening the runway.

The airport is the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport (SLAA).
The upgrade aligns with national goals to improve domestic air connectivity.
The new services support economic activity and ease travel stress.

Stakeholders view the return of scheduled flights as a positive development for regional commerce and tourism. This is crucial aviation news for travelers planning to navigate the country during the peak season aviation news.