Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace, is set to significantly expand its Caribbean operations with the introduction of twice-monthly scheduled flights linking Antigua and Barbados to Lagos, beginning May 25, 2026. According to Antigua.news, the new service deepens a relationship between the Nigerian carrier and the twin-island nation that has been years in the making.
The airline's newly released schedule confirms that flights will operate on the last two Mondays of each month. Outbound passengers will depart Antigua at 9:00am, arriving in Barbados at 10:20am, before the onward leg to Lagos departs at 11:50am and touches down at 2:20am the following day. On the return journey, flights leave Lagos at 6:00am, arriving in Barbados at 10:10am, with the final leg to Antigua departing at 11:40am and landing at 1:00pm. Bookings are available at flyairpeace.com.
The expanded schedule represents the latest milestone in Air Peace's growing presence in the Caribbean. The airline currently serves more than 20 domestic routes, 10 regional destinations, and multiple international routes, operating a modern fleet that includes Boeing 777s, Airbus A330s, and various Embraer aircraft.
Air Peace's regional commitment extends beyond scheduled passenger services. Air Peace Caribbean acquired a 70% majority stake in LIAT 2020, the successor to the defunct regional carrier LIAT, with the Antiguan government retaining the remaining 30%. LIAT 2020 commenced operations in August 2024 with an inaugural flight to Castries, Saint Lucia.
