British Airways launches special fares to celebrate 90 years of flying between Nigeria and Britain | News
British Airways proudly begins its celebration of the 90th anniversary of the first flight between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, a historic milestone that reflects nine decades of connecting communities, supporting trade and deepening cultural ties between the two regions.
To mark the occasion, British Airways today launched a flash sale for customers traveling between Nigeria and London Heathrow. The special rates include up to 10% discount on World Traveler fares (long-haul economy), with prices starting from USD 990 from Abuja and USD 1090 from Lagos. As well as Club World (business class) fares from USD 3,490 from Abuja and USD 3,690 from Lagos, all to London Heathrow*.
Colm Lacy, Chief Commercial Officer at British Airways, said: “For 90 years we have had the privilege of connecting Nigeria and Great Britain, a route rich in history and cultural importance.
While much has changed since our first flight in 1936, our commitment to the region remains as strong as ever, as it is one of our longest-standing routes. We hope our Nigerian customers benefit from these special rates and we look forward to welcoming them on board.”
British Airways currently operates daily flights from both Lagos and Abuja to London Heathrow, providing Nigerian travelers with seamless access to the United Kingdom and beyond, including destinations across Europe and North America. Lagos is operated by the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet, while Abuja is served by its Boeing 777 aircraft, giving customers access to four cabins, including the airline’s most premium First cabin and its newest business class, Club Suite.
Last year, British Airways flew more than 320,000 seats between Nigeria and Britain. The airline continues to see strong demand between the two regions, with ba.com searches for flights from Nigeria (both Abuja and Lagos) to London increasing by more than 12.6% this month.
To mark the anniversary, British Airways brought together long-standing partners and colleagues for a celebratory event. At the heart of the event was a fashion show charting the evolution of British Airways uniforms over the past 90 years, reflecting the airline’s rich heritage. Looking ahead, the airline also demonstrated its £7 billion transformation, outlining its continued investment across all areas of the business, including Operations and Customer Experience.
*This airline’s special fares can be booked from April 22 to May 6, for travel from September 22 to November 30, 2026 from Nigeria to London, and from September 23 to December 1, 2026 from London to Nigeria. For more information, visit www.ba.com.
