Nigeria’s Biggest Airlines in 2026: Passenger Traffic, Fleets and Routes

Nigeria’s aviation sector connects major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu and Uyo, while local carriers also operate regional and international services. Air Peace leads the domestic market based on the latest full-year NCAA passenger figures, with 3.11 million passengers recorded in 2024. Arik Air follows with 2.24 million passengers, while Ibom Air carried 1.32 million. Passenger traffic is only one measure of an airline’s strength. Fleet size, route network, revenue, profitability and investment in aircraft also shape the position of Nigeria’s major carriers.

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