United Nigeria Airlines to operate first regional direct flights to Accra from Abuja, Lagos

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is set to commence its inaugural regional flight operations — a direct, non-stop service from Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, to Accra, Ghana — on Monday, 10 November 2025.

Flight NUA 0590 will depart the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10:35 a.m., and arrive at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, signalling a new chapter for United Nigeria Airlines and an advancement in West African air connectivity.

This operation represents a direct capital-to-capital service between Abuja and Accra operated by a Nigerian carrier.

According to the airline, it underscores United Nigeria Airlines vision of fostering stronger regional integration, enhancing trade and tourism, and promoting cultural exchange across West Africa. The Accra service also marks UNA’s first international operation since the airline began commercial flights in February 2021.

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The Accra route is believed to be a natural progression of United Nigeria Airlines mission to “unite” communities and economies across Africa.

“The launch of the Accra route reflects United Nigeria Airlines commitment to our mission statement, ‘Flying to Unite.’ With this expansion, we reinforce our core values as a unifier of people, businesses, and opportunities across the region and beyond.

“This inaugural regional flight is not merely a business expansion; it is a bridge between nations. United Nigeria Airlines is proud to play a role in deepening economic, social, and cultural ties within West Africa. Our pledge remains to deliver safe, reliable, and world-class service as we continue to expand our footprint across the continent.”

Tickets for the new service are now available worldwide through flyunitednigeria.com and authorized travel agencies.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.