Overland Airways was incorporated on September 17, 1998. It started operations in 2002 in Ikeja, Lagos State.
The airline started providing charter and scheduled flights to different cities across Nigeria in 2002. Its hubs are Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. Its head office is located at 17, Simbiat Abiola Road in Ikeja, Lagos State.
The Airways provides air transport services both within and outside Nigeria to tourist centres like Obudu ranch, Bamako, Libreville, Accra, Takoradi etc.
It also operates scheduled domestic flights between cities of Nigeria from
- Abuja (Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport)
- Minna (Minna Airport)
- Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport)
- Asaba (Asaba International Airport)
- Bauchi (Sir Tafawa Balewa International Airport)
- Ibadan (Ibadan Airport)
- Ilorin (Ilorin International Airport)
- Dutse (Dutse International Airport)
- Jalingo (Jalingo Airport)
- Akure (Akure Airport).
Overland Airways also operates charter services to destinations in Nigeria and other countries in West and Central Africa.
Overland Airways flight routes
| Popular Routes |
Flight Fares (N) |
| Abuja to Akure |
25500 |
| Lagos to Ilorin |
19000 |
| Abuja to Ilorin |
19000 |
| Abuja to Ibadan |
19000 |
| Abuja to Bauchi |
19000 |
Overland Airways Fleet
It has a total of 9 aircraft in its fleet including 4 ATR42 that can contain 48 passengers, 3 ATR72 conveying 70 passengers per aircraft, and 2 Beechcraft 1900D conveying 19 passengers per aircraft.
Aircraft belonging to Overland Airways have ?Overland Airways? written on the side of the aircraft.
Travel Packages offered by Overland Airways
It operates scheduled domestic flights called
BUSINESS FLYER between cities of Nigeria like Abuja, Minna, Lagos, Akure, Bauchi, Dutse, Jalingo etc. The Business Flyer aims to increase the prosperity of Nigerian hinterlands through air transport of government officials, investors and business executives.
Overland Airways provides group air transport services to tourists both within and outside Nigeria to tourist centres like Calabar, Obudu cattle ranch, Bamako, Libreville, Accra, Takoradi etc. The service is available on weekdays and weekends.
It also operates charter services to destinations in Nigeria and other countries in West and Central Africa. Travellers who desire exclusive and personalised passenger service can charter Overland Airways for private, group travel, business and or leisure purposes. The aircraft charter is available all year round. Passengers can create their schedule to suit their travel plans.
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Terms and Check-In Policy
Passengers should arrive for check-in at least 1 hour before departure. The check-in gate closes 30 minutes before departure.
Baggage Allowance
A maximum of 20kg is the acceptable checked Baggage allowance. Baggage in excess of checked Baggage allowance will be charged at an excess fee per kilo.
A piece of luggage not more than 5kg is allowed in the cabin.
Refund/Cancellation
A ?NO-SHOW? is the penalty for not turning up for the flight. There will be refund in case of flight cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Rescheduling of booking is possible in case of change in passengers travel plan. Failure to reschedule will result in cancellation of the onward or return reservation.
Pregnant Women
Pregnant women less than 29 weeks will not be required to present a medical report to certify them fit to fly. It is compulsory that pregnant women above 29 weeks of gestation provide a medical report certifying them fit to fly and must complete the ?Pregnant women waiver of indemnity and release form.? Otherwise, all pregnant women above 29 weeks of gestation are not fit to fly.
Passengers are allowed to fly after 48 hours of normal delivery. New-borns are not allowed to fly within 7 days of birth.
Bagagge Restriction
Items such as batteries, compressed gas/cylinder, corrosive items, explosives, flammable items, medical purpose oxygen tanks, paints, radioactive materials and toiletries are not allowed on board.
Special Passengers
Passengers are not allowed to travel with Oxygen on board or travel on a stretcher. Passengers in need of medical attendance must travel with a medical escort.
Blind, deaf and lame passengers are allowed on board only after ground staff have ascertained the availability of support equipment. Elderly passengers are allowed on board if they are not critically ill, unconscious or on oxygen.
Unaccompanied Minor Service
Unaccompanied Minor must purchase Adult fare and the Minor Form must be completed by the parent/Guardian.
Infants/Children
Children between the age of 5 and 12 years can travel as unaccompanied Minor, while passengers above 13 can travel alone. Children between 0 and 5 years are not allowed to travel alone.
Travelling with pets
No animal will be allowed to travel without prior notice of Overland Airways during the time of booking. ?And the passenger will bear the liability of being unable to travel with the animal due to refusal by Overland Airways. Also, the animal (s) will be the sole responsibility of the owner of the animal.
Cargo Delivery
Shipper is responsible for the appropriate packing of the cargo for air carriage. Packages containing valuables must be properly sealed by a method approved by Overland Airways.
Overland Airways will not carry cargo beyond NGN 100,000 except the shipper provides Overland Airways with indemnity letter to absorb the airway of any liability.
Dangerous and perishable goods, live animals, perishables, fragile goods, human remains and other special cargo are only acceptable under Overland Airways acceptable conditions. All applicable charges for shipment must be paid at the time of acceptance of shipment by carrier.