December 15, (THEWILL) – Overland Airways has launched new direct flight services between Lagos (LOS), Nigeria and Freetown, Sierra Leone (FNA).
Effective 19th of December, 2024, Overland Airways says the carrier will operate three weekly flights on the Lagos-Freetown-Lagos (LOS-FNA-LOS) route, offering connectivity with greater convenience to travellers. In fact, Lagos just got closer to Sierra Leone.
According to the airline, flights will depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with a scheduled departure time of 2:00 PM to accommodate travellers from Abuja and other Nigerian cities and arrive in Freetown International Airport (FIA), by 3:45 PM.
This new service, the airline emphasised, will boost regional trade, tourism and cultural exchanges between Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
The new route will be operated using Overland Airways’ brand-new Embraer E-175 jet aircraft, a dual-class 88-seater modern jet aircraft featuring Premium class seats with spacious legroom and the regular Economy class.
Commenting, Mrs Aderonke Emmanuel-James, Commercial and Corporate Risk Manager of Overland, said “We are excited to expand our network to the West African coast and offer direct flight services to Freetown. Overland Airways remains committed to providing safe, reliable and convenient air travel across West Africa and this new service is a testament to that commitment. This new air service will facilitate easier travel for business and leisure travellers and strengthen existing regional ties. This new service will also reduce travel time for passengers on the Lagos-Freetown route”
Overland Airways service offering has evolved from an all-turboprop fleet to a mixed fleet with the introduction of brand-new Embraer E175 jets. In August 2024, in line with its strategic plan, Overland Airways commenced direct flight services between Lagos and Abuja and in October 2024, renewed its IOSA certification for the 5th consecutive time, reaffirming its position as a leading African carrier.
Executive Director of Overland Airways, Mrs Aduke Atiba said: “Sierra Leone is emerging as the next business and tourism destination in West Africa and Overland Airways is pleased to support the ambition of the Government of Sierra Leone to build a vibrant economy supported by an efficient air transport system.
“Opening this new route aligns with the objective of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), to liberalise air transport services and improve connectivity in Africa. Overland Airways is proud to be at the forefront of this initiative which will facilitate easier travel between African countries”, Capt. Boyo, the Chief Executive Officer, added.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
