Afrijet expands route network to deepen regional travels

Afrijet Business Service (J7), one of the leading Central African airlines has expanded its network by adding Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Bangui, Central African Republic, bringing its total destinations to 16 cities across the region in a move to facilitate regional travels.

Afrijet officially launched its Port Harcourt route on January 21, 2025, offering a direct air link between Libreville, Gabon, and Port Harcourt International Airport.

Nyl Moret-Mba, Afrijet’s general director, stated this in a statement that the service currently operates twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, departing from Libreville at 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM, with return flights on Wednesdays and Fridays, arriving in Libreville at 12:30 PM and 7:15 PM.

Moret-Mba, described the expansion as a significant step in regional integration. According to him: “This direct flight between Libreville and Port Harcourt, as well as between Libreville and Bangui, marks a major milestone in facilitating regional travel.

“It addresses the critical need to strengthen ties between Central Africa and Nigeria by reducing logistical barriers. We are pleased to offer our passengers a faster, more comfortable, and direct option.”

The airline company stressed that Flights are conducted using an ATR 72-600 aircraft, accommodating 8 business class passengers and 54 economy class travelers.

The journey between the two cities takes just 1 hour and 15 minutes, providing seamless connections to Douala, Pointe-Noire, Port-Gentil, Malabo, and Johannesburg.

The new route is expected to ease travel for oil sector professionals, business travelers, and the Nigerian diaspora in Central Africa.

Afrijet has announced that starting April 2025, the flight frequency will increase to four times per week to meet growing demand.

Following the Port Harcourt launch, Afrijet will commence direct flights between Libreville and Bangui on February 19, 2025. The route will initially operate once a week using a CRJ 900 aircraft with a capacity of 90 passengers.

Departures from Libreville will be at 3:45 PM, while return flights from Bangui will leave at 6:30 PM. From April 2025, the airline plans to increase the Bangui service to three weekly flights, further strengthening connectivity between Gabon and the Central African Republic.