The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has granted Air Algérie a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit, enabling the airline to operate on the Algeria-Nigeria-Douala route. The inaugural flight is set for April 6, 2025.
The announcement, made on March 25, 2025, follows a high-level meeting between NCAA Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo, and Algerian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Hocine Mezoued.
The confirmation was also shared on the NCAA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday.
The FCOP allows Air Algérie to operate on a newly approved route linking Algeria, Nigeria, and Douala, Cameroon.
This route is anticipated to enhance connectivity, boost economic collaboration, and strengthen ties between the two countries and the wider region.
“The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, today, 25th of March 2025, met with His Excellency Mr. Hocine Mezoued, the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector.
“A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit (FCOP) to Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, enabling expanded connectivity, fostering economic ties, and strengthening mutual partnership. Additionally, approval was granted for a new flight route connecting Algeria-Nigeria-Douala, Cameroon.
“The inaugural flight on this route, operated by Air Algérie, is scheduled to commence on the 6th of April 2025, signifying a new era of strengthened ties and improved air travel between Nigeria and Algeria,” the statement read.
The inaugural Algeria-Nigeria-Douala flight on April 6, 2025, marks a key milestone in regional aviation, enhancing trade, tourism, and cultural exchange by offering expanded air travel options.
The flight highlights the potential for unlocking opportunities in trade, investment, and tourism, emphasizing the role of strategic aviation partnerships in driving sustainable development and fostering economic cooperation across Africa.
