Flying efficient 18-seat Beech executive planes and one 48-seat ATR turbo prop jet between the Nigerian capital of Abuja and Ibadan, Ilorin, Lagos and Akure, Overland Airways fills a handy niche in the Nigerian airline market. It has operated since 1998 and continues to expand its service. Commercial flights are available Monday through Friday, with charters available Monday through Saturday.
Log onto the Overland Airways Web site (see Resources below).
Click on the "Reservation" button and choose "Flight Schedule" to view flights offered by Overland Airways.
Once you choose the flights you want, call 011 (+234) 803 535 5005 or 011 (+234) 803 535 5006 to book your flight directly with an Overland Airways representative. Expect inexpensive to moderate pricing.
Book a charter flight for any time of the day or night on any day of the year. Speak with an agent as far in advance as you can to ensure enough prep time.
Plan to pay for your flight at an authorized ticket office; this is how most Nigerian airlines operate.
Head to the "Reservation" page on the Overland Airways Web site.
Pull down the menu and click on "Ticket Outlets."
Look for the ticket office closest to you and make payment there.
Double-check when you book over the phone that any ticket office will be ready to take your payment.
Choose Overland Airways to provide group transportation.
Decide on your preferred itinerary. Overland Airways can provide charter services to many more destinations in and outside of Nigeria than they offer to commercial passengers.
Contact the Overland Airways representative for group travel at 011 (+234) 803 700 7020.
