Nigeria’s largest carrier Air Peace has signed an interline agreement with Turkish Airlines aimed at simplifying international travel for Nigerian passengers through single-ticket journeys and coordinated connections.
The agreement, known as a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), allows travellers to book flights across both airlines under one ticket, reducing the need for multiple bookings, repeated check-ins and separate baggage handling.
Air Peace said the partnership would improve connectivity between its domestic and regional network and Turkish Airlines’ global routes, particularly via Istanbul, a major international hub.
“For many Nigerian travellers, especially those outside Lagos, international travel often involves multiple tickets and complex connections,” Air Peace spokesperson Efe Osifo-Whiskey said, adding that the agreement would streamline journeys and improve passenger experience.
Under the arrangement, passengers arriving in Lagos on Turkish Airlines will be able to connect seamlessly onto Air Peace flights serving domestic and regional destinations. Similarly, travellers departing from Nigerian cities on Air Peace can link up with Turkish Airlines’ long-haul services through Istanbul without needing separate bookings.
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The deal is expected to reduce the risk of missed connections and simplify baggage transfers, a common challenge for passengers navigating multi-airline itineraries.
Turkish Airlines said the agreement forms part of its broader strategy to expand its footprint across Africa by strengthening partnerships with regional carriers.
“This interline agreement reinforces our commitment to expanding connectivity across Africa,” said Özlem Özyön, the airline’s senior vice-president for international relations and alliances.
Air Peace Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala said the partnership would help bridge gaps in international connectivity for Nigerian travellers, particularly those originating from secondary cities.
Industry analysts say interline agreements are increasingly being used by airlines to extend route networks without incurring the high costs of launching new long-haul services.
Such partnerships are especially valuable in markets like Nigeria, where direct international connections from cities outside major hubs remain limited.
While the agreement initially applies to selected routes and itineraries, it is expected to expand over time depending on demand and operational alignment.
For passengers, the immediate benefits include simplified booking, coordinated schedules and improved convenience when travelling across multiple destinations.
The deal highlights a growing trend among African carriers to collaborate with global airlines to improve access to international markets and enhance competitiveness in the aviation sector.
