‘It’ll run twice a week’, FG announces commencement of Algeria’s inaugural flight to Abuja

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday, April 3, announced the commencement of the inaugural direct flight from Algiers to Abuj, the nation’s capital city.

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the flight from Algiers to Abuja by Air Algérie has been scheduled to kick off on April 6, following the recent Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Algeria.

Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson for the ministry said flights to the new route would run twice every week with a Boeing 737 aircraft.

According to Ebienfa, this initiative is aimed at promoting tourism, facilitate trade and investment opportunities between the two countries while serving the people.

He said, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the commencement of Air Algerie inaugural direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja, scheduled for 6th April 2025.

“This historic development marks a significant milestone in the growing diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Algeria,” Ebienfa said.

He further commended the Embassy of Nigeria in Algiers for not only facilitating this noble goal but also seeing to its fruition.

He added, “The Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria in Algiers, leadership of the Nigerian Community in Algeria and representative of the Algerian Government are expected to be on board the scheduled inaugural flight.”

Promising affordable fare structure, Ebienfa said this project would provide Nigerians with a convenient gateway to Europe and enhance the nation’s position as a regional hub for business, tourism, and transit