Enugu Air made its first international flight on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
What happened:
– At exactly 2:48 p.m., the Embraer E170 (76-seater) touched down at Douala International Airport, Cameroon, from Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. It was received with cheers and a welcome ceremony by Cameroonian authorities, Nigerian community, and aviation officials.
– The flight is now a direct Enugu-Douala corridor. Governor Peter Mbah flagged it off in Enugu, calling it a major step to position Enugu as a hub for investment, business and tourism. He said 14 months after launch, Enugu Air is now one of the fastest-growing airlines in Nigeria.
– First passengers — including traders who normally travel to Lagos first to catch Cameroon flights — said the direct 1-hour flight saves cost and hotel stress. Mrs. Love Chidiogarum and Mr. Ogbonna Jude were rewarded with gifts for joining the inaugural flight.
– Schedule: Twice weekly — Mondays and Wednesdays. Enugu departs 12:45 p.m. arrives Douala 1:45 p.m. Return departs Douala 2:30 p.m., arrives Enugu 3:30 p.m. 0fd2f96f40d0
The airline, which started domestic operations in 2025 connecting Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Owerri, Asaba, Benin and Warri, says Douala is the first of several planned international routes to connect South-East Nigeria with Central Africa for trade — especially traders from Aba and Onitsha.
