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Connecting Nigeria's cities with reliable regional air service.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Lagos, Nigeria
Overland Airways is a Nigerian regional airline that operates scheduled passenger and cargo services across Nigeria and to select West African destinations. Founded in the early 2000s, the carrier has established itself as one of Nigeria's more resilient smaller carriers, focusing on underserved domestic routes.
The airline is headquartered in Lagos and operates out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport as its primary hub. Overland Airways has maintained operations through periods of significant turbulence in Nigeria's aviation sector, distinguishing itself through consistent domestic connectivity.
The carrier targets business and leisure travelers seeking alternatives to the larger Nigerian carriers, and has at times suspended and resumed operations in response to regulatory and financial pressures common in the West African aviation market.
Hubs & network
Overland Airways operates primarily out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, with secondary operations at other Nigerian airports including Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Fleet
Overland Airways has historically operated turboprop and small regional jet aircraft, including ATR 42 and ATR 72 series aircraft suited to Nigerian regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Overland Airways holds IATA code OJ and ICAO code OLA with the callsign OVERLAND.
- ›The airline focuses heavily on domestic Nigerian routes, including routes to secondary cities underserved by larger carriers.
- ›Overland Airways has faced operational suspensions and reinstatements, reflecting challenges common among Nigerian regional carriers.
- ›The carrier has operated both passenger and cargo charter services in addition to scheduled flights.
- ›Overland Airways is one of the few Nigerian carriers to have maintained relatively continuous operations since its founding.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
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GEO → KIN752
GEO → YYZ752
JFK → KIN752
KIN → GEO752
KIN → JFK752
KIN → YYZ752
YYZ → GEO752
YYZ → KIN752
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Overland Airways is an airline based in Ikeja in Lagos State, Nigeria. Its main base is Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, with a hub at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
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ch-aviation· 2/26/2026
Nigeria's Overland Airways to reintroduce sole ATR42
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Vanguard News· 8/1/2026
Overland Airways partners Itsekiri Global Homecoming
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Tribune Online· 7/23/2026
Lessons from Overland Airways: The value of matching aircraft to market
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Aviation Metric· 2/18/2026
Overland in significant milestone, achieves ISO 9001:2015
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Punch Newspapers· 2/28/2026
NCAA orders airline to refund passengers charged VAT before January 1
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THISDAYLIVE· 7/27/2026
Overland Appointed Official Airline for Itsekiri Global Homecoming
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Overland Airways
Airline in Nigeria
Overland Airways is an airline based in Ikeja in Lagos State, Nigeria. Its main base is Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, with a hub at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
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