Air Peace, United Nigeria Lead Flight Delays in August

In August 2026, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) reported that domestic airlines delayed 4,765 flights and canceled 36. Air Peace recorded the highest number of flights operated at 1,864, with 1,330 delays (71.4% of its operations).

United Nigeria had the highest delay rate, operating 1,231 flights with 943 delays and eight cancellations, the most among monitored airlines. Enugu Air also faced significant disruptions, with 582 of its 878 flights delayed and four cancellations.

The NCAA noted that delays varied, with 2,801 flights delayed for 16 minutes to one hour, and 235 flights delayed for three hours or more, including 108 from Air Peace. Umza Air was commended for the best performance, operating 403 flights with only 52 delays and no cancellations.

Other airlines like Aero, Arik, Ibom Air, Max Air, Rano Air, and Value Jet also reported various delays during the month.