Arik Air, Flights to London

Arik air has launched its first direct flight to London; the inaugural flight flews from Abuja to London. Nigeria’s emerging airline, Arik Air, provides its services from Abuja to London five days a week i.e. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On all days, the flight departs from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and will arrive at terminal 4 of Heathrow, London. The departure time is 10:30 a.m. and the arrival time is 4:05 p.m. Return flights will depart London Heathrow (Terminal 4) at 9.50pm local time, arriving Abuja at 5.20am local time, the following morning. The company’s managing director, Mr. Jason Halt, said: “Arik Air is extremely proud to connect Nigeria’s Federal Capital directly with London.

The introduction of direct flights between Abuja and Nigerian State capitals has been at the forefront of Arik Air’s domestic expansion strategy, London has always been of great importance for Nigerians and the airline first launched non-stop flights between Lagos and London Heathrow on 15 December 2008. Therefore, it is strategically important and also appropriate that Arik Air’s first international service from Abuja should be London.” The route would be served by Company’s Sultan of Soloko, Boeing 737-800. This being the most spacious aircraft available with the company and with the strong adherence to the environmental standards of noise and safety, fits best for this medium haul route of from Abuja to London. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft offers 20 Business Class seats and 126 Economy Class seats offering personal audio and video entertainment including a choice of short programs and a selection of Hollywood and Nollywood movie favorites.