KEY POINTS

• Air Peace will shift all regional services to daytime flights from February 2026
• The airline plans new routes across West, Central and Southern Africa
• The move aims to improve connections, reliability and Lagos hub operations

Air Peace is preparing a major operational shift as it seeks to strengthen its footprint across Africa, announcing plans to move all regional flights from night schedules to daytime operations by early 2026.

The Lagos based airline said the change will take effect from February 2, 2026, marking a significant adjustment to how it runs its Africa bound services. According to the carrier, the decision is driven by the need to improve passenger convenience, enhance reliability and deliver smoother connections across its growing network.

Expanding Africa connectivity

The airline said it will also roll out new Africa to Africa routes before the end of the first quarter of 2026 as part of a broader expansion strategy. Proposed destinations include Douala, Libreville, Kinshasa, Conakry, Bamako and Johannesburg, extending Air Peace’s reach across West, Central and Southern Africa.

In a statement, the airline said daytime flights would allow it to design schedules that align better with domestic and international services, particularly through its Lagos hub. Officials said this would reduce missed connections and make travel planning easier for business and leisure passengers.

The carrier said the revised schedule will support trade, government travel, and tourism by offering more predictable departure and arrival times across regional markets.

Operational shift and competitive impact

According to Billionaires Africa, Air Peace said moving regional services to daytime operations would also help improve on time performance and reduce disruptions linked to overnight operations. The airline noted that better scheduling would strengthen competition among carriers operating regional routes out of Lagos, while reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a key aviation gateway in Africa.

Passengers are expected to benefit from improved connectivity to night time long haul flights, as well as more efficient transfers within the airline’s domestic network.

Founded in 2013, Air Peace operates a fleet of 32 aircraft, including Boeing 737s, Boeing 777s and Embraer jets, with eight additional aircraft on order. The airline currently serves 20 destinations, including 19 cities within Nigeria and 11 cities across nine other countries.

Beyond route expansion, the airline is developing a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Lagos, a project it says could generate thousands of jobs and reduce reliance on foreign maintenance services. Air Peace also recently launched direct flights between Lagos and Sao Paulo, further widening its international reach as it positions itself for long term growth across Africa.