Air Peace Launches Heathrow Service: Round‑Trip Fares to London From ₦1 Million

Nigerian carrier begins direct flights to London Heathrow in August, shaking up fares with tickets priced from ₦1 million—nearly 20% cheaper than current economy rates.

Air Peace has officially begun direct flights to London Heathrow, marking a major milestone in Nigerian aviation as of August 2025. The announcement was accompanied by a headline-grabbing launch fare: ₦1 million return for economy class, a significant drop from the earlier standard around ₦1.2 million. This move is set to further intensify competition on the Lagos–London corridor, pushing pricing limits for long-haul travel.

What’s New

The Heathrow route replaces previous operations to Gatwick, offering greater convenience and access for international travelers.

A ₦1 million airfare for a return economy ticket with special student discounts aims to undercut foreign carriers and drive mass traffic through a local airline.

Airline Impact & Economic Ripples

Airports and travel agencies report booking spikes: Air Peace transported over 136,600 passengers across 662 flights on its Lagos‑London route within one year.

The route has fueled economic gains—from job creation to increased tourism and trade opportunities—while easing pressure on foreign exchange, since Air Peace transacts in naira.

Market Reaction

Since Air Peace disrupted the London route in March 2024, rival carriers including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic slashed their fares by up to 30%, pushing down prices from an earlier ₦3 million range to around ₦1.7–1.9 million in economy class.

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema and aviation regulators have welcomed the competition, emphasizing that lower fares benefit the Nigerian public and support economic stability.