Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Sign Interline Agreement to Strengthen Connectivity
Chinedu Eze
Turkish Airlines and Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, have signed bilateral interline agreement to enhance seamless connectivity between Nigeria, West/Central Africa and the Türkiye national carrier’s extensive global network.
A statement signed by both airlines said the interline partnership would enable passengers enjoy frictionless, single-ticket travel, coordinated schedules and simplified baggage handling on selected routes.
It will also enable eligible itineraries, delivering a smoother and more convenient travel experience across multiple destinations.
“Through this agreement, Turkish Airlines passengers arriving in Lagos can now connect seamlessly onto Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network across Nigeria and West Africa. Likewise, Air Peace passengers gain access to Turkish Airlines’ vast global route network via Istanbul, one of the world’s leading aviation hubs, with onward connections across Europe, Asia,“ the Middle East, the Americas, and beyond, the airlines said.
They also noted the partnership would significantly strengthen travel options between Nigeria and Türkiye, while also unlocking new commercial and tourism opportunities by linking West and Central Africa more efficiently to global markets.
Speaking on the collaboration, SVP International Relations and Alliances at Turkish Airlines, Dr. Özlem Özyön said, “This interline agreement with Air Peace reinforces our commitment to expanding connectivity across Africa.
”By combining Turkish Airlines’ global reach with Air Peace’s strong regional presence, we are generating more travel options, improved convenience, and greater accessibility for our passengers.”
Commenting on the agreement, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Peace, Nowel Ngala, said, “This partnership with Turkish Airlines is another important milestone in Air Peace’s strategy to position Africa and particularly Nigeria at the center of global connectivity. By integrating our robust domestic and regional network with Turkish Airlines’ unparalleled international reach, we are offering our customers seamless connections, reduced travel complexity, and greater choice, while strengthening Nigeria’s role as a key aviation gateway.”
Turkish Airlines operates modern wide body aircraft on its services to Lagos, offering passengers a premium on-board experience featuring award-winning inflight catering, world-class service, and its renowned inflight entertainment system.
The airline’s Istanbul hub provides efficient connections and access to one of the most comprehensive global networks in aviation.
With a fleet of over 50 aircraft comprising of B777s, B737s and Embraer, and a rapidly expanding route network, Air Peace continues to play a pivotal role in Africa’s aviation landscape, connecting cities, supporting trade and tourism, and facilitating regional and international mobility.
