Arik Air's Routes

Arik Air has announced its first transatlantic route from Lagos to New York’s John F Kennedy airport. Before this, the airline has already launched its services to Johannesburg, South Africa. In announcing the new international service, Arik Air’s Managing Director, Mr Jason Holt said: “Arik Air’s new non-stop flights between Lagos and New York will be the airline’s first transatlantic service. They will also be the first direct flights between Nigeria and the United States to be operated by a Nigerian airline in the last decade.

This is of great historical significance for Nigeria and a source of great pride for Arik Air.” The flight departs from Murtala Muhammad International Airport on every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday while the inbound flights will leave JFK (NY) every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. This route would provide a great ease of travel to the businessmen in Nigeria and in USA, who often want to travel between the countries for international trade purposes. The route is served by Airbus A340-500, wide and quietest aircraft, fully complying with the international health and environmental standards and ideal for long haul transatlantic routes. Premier Class cabin of Arik Air’s new Airbus 340-500 provides guests with 36 spacious seats that convert into fully lie-flat beds. It also has a private bar and lounge area for Premier Class passengers to socialize and relax.