FLYGABON Launches Lagos Flights, Cuts Johannesburg Travel Time Dramatically
Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – FLYGABON begins flight operations from Lagos, expanding regional air connectivity and offering faster access between Nigeria and Southern Africa.
The Gabonese national carrier on Monday says the Lagos route strengthens its footprint in Nigeria after launching operations in Port Harcourt in January 2025. The airline now operates 10 weekly flights into Nigeria, including six from Port Harcourt and four from Lagos.
FLYGABON says its Lagos-Johannesburg route reduces travel time to seven hours and 40 minutes, compared with journeys lasting more than 12 hours on some existing routes.
Chairman of FLYGABON, Marc Gaffajoli, describes Nigeria as a strategic market central to the airline’s long-term African expansion plans.
“Nigeria is not only one of the largest aviation markets in Africa, but also a critical hub for business, trade, and regional movement,” Gaffajoli says.
He adds: “Expanding into Lagos allows us to connect more travellers to opportunities across Central and Southern Africa in a way that is faster, simpler, and more efficient.”
Responding to concerns over rising aviation costs, Gaffajoli says the airline focuses on operational efficiency rather than competing solely on lower fares.
“Our approach is not about being the cheapest, but about being efficient,” he says.
Country Director for Cameroon and Nigeria, Fadimatou Noutchemo, says the Lagos service is designed to address travel delays and limited flexibility faced by Nigerian passengers.
She notes that the route benefits businesses, traders and leisure travellers seeking easier movement across Africa.
FLYGABON says fares for the Lagos-Johannesburg route begin from ₦704,900, with passengers receiving two 23kg checked bags, flexible ticket options and onboard hot meals.
The airline connects Lagos to 19 African destinations through its Libreville hub, with tickets available on its official platform and at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal II office in Lagos.
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