Emirates finally resumes flight operations in Nigeria after two years

Emirates Airlines’ return to operations at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday marked the end of a two-year suspension.

This suspension was caused by various unresolved issues, including the airline’s trapped funds in Nigeria.

The Emirates flight EK 783 landed at 3:32 p.m. at the airport’s old terminal, with numerous empty seats on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Although the exact number of passengers was not confirmed, it was evident that many seats remained unoccupied.

Passengers departing from Lagos were processed at the new terminal, while those arriving flew into the old terminal.

The Boeing 777-300ER typically has a capacity of 392 passengers.

One passenger commented, “The flight was not full at all, but the services were very good as usual. And I think this is understandable being the first flight after many years.”