Air Peace Airline (P4 / APK)

Air Peace Airline (P4 / APK)
Type: Domestic & International

✈️ Air Peace (P4 / APK)

Nigeria’s Flag Carrier & West Africa’s Largest Airline

 

🟦 1. Overview

Air Peace is Nigeria’s flag-carrier and the largest commercial airline in West and Central Africa. Founded as a private enterprise with a social mission to expand economic opportunities for youth, the airline has grown from a domestic operator into a dominant regional and intercontinental force.

It is widely recognized for:

  • Its extensive domestic network
  • High-profile international expansions (notably Lagos–London)
  • A diverse fleet capable of short-haul, regional, and long-haul operations

🟩 2. Identity & Corporate Details

  • Official Name: Air Peace Limited
  • IATA / ICAO Codes: P4 / APK
  • Founded: 2014
  • Head Office: 25 Sobo Arobiodu Street, G.R.A. Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
  • Ownership: Privately owned; founded and chaired by Chief Allen Onyema

🟧 3. Operational Class

  • Segment: Full-Service Carrier (FSC)
  • Market Position: Nigeria’s market leader, dominating domestic corporate and commuter travel while expanding as a preferred indigenous carrier for international routes

🟪 4. Network & Fleet

🛫 Primary Hubs

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Lagos
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), Abuja

🌍 Destination Scope

  • Domestic: Over 20 Nigerian cities (Enugu, Port Harcourt, Kano, Benin City, Owerri, Asaba, Uyo, etc.)
  • Regional (West Africa): Accra, Freetown, Banjul, Monrovia, Abidjan, Douala
  • International:
    • London (Gatwick)
    • Istanbul
    • Jeddah
    • Monthly long-haul flights to the Caribbean (Barbados)

🛩️ Fleet Profile

Approx. 29 active aircraft, including:

  • Boeing 777‑200ER / 300 (long-haul widebody)
  • Boeing 737‑800 NG (mid-range; replacing older 737 Classics)
  • Embraer 195‑E2 (modern regional jet)
  • Embraer ERJ‑145 (regional turboprop via Air Peace Hopper)

🟦 5. The Passenger Journey

🎫 Ticketing & Booking

  • Digital Channels: Mobile app + official website (flyairpeace.com)
  • GDS Access: Amadeus, Sabre; bilateral interline agreement with Emirates
  • Corporate Desk: corporates@flyairpeace.com

🛄 Check-In & Boarding

  • Online Check-In: Opens 24 hrs before departure; closes 2 hrs prior
  • Airport Counter Cut-Offs:
    • Domestic: 45 mins
    • Regional/International: 90 mins

📦 Baggage Allowance

  • Domestic:
    • Economy: 20kg
    • Business: 40kg
  • International:
    • Economy: 2 × 23kg
    • Premium/Business: Up to 3 pieces depending on route
  • Cabin: 1-piece, max 7kg

🟨 6. Support & Contact Channels

☎️ 24/7 Call Center (Nigeria)

  • +234‑201‑343‑8133
  • +234‑700‑359‑24773223 (0700FLYAIRPEACE)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Support

📧 General Support Emails

👥 Charter & Group Bookings

🏢 Airport Desk Locations

Dedicated ticketing and customer support desks at:

  • MMIA Terminal 2 (Lagos)
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja)
  • All regional and international operational terminals