ValueJet to begin Accra operations on March 30th 2026

All is now set for the launch of ValueJet’s Lagos-Accra-Lagos flights. The inaugural flight is scheduled for March 30th 2026.

This is coming as the carrier moves forward with its regional expansion.

Flights will depart from the new terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, daily at 8:00am with return flights from Accra to Lagos by 9:00am.

This expansion follows the successful launch of its first international service to Banjul, The Gambia, and includes additional regional hubs such as Cotonou and Malabo.

Omololu Majekodunmi, ValueJet’s Managing Director, has emphasised that the Accra route is central to the airline’s goal of facilitating seamless, affordable connectivity along the West African coast.

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The airline recently added CRJ-1000 aircraft to its fleet specifically to bolster these regional and domestic operations.
Expressing his enthusiasm about the new route, Majekodunmi said: “We are thrilled to commence our regional service with the inaugural flight between Lagos and Accra slated for March 30th 2026. This is a significant step for ValueJet as we expand our network beyond Nigeria and across the African continent.

“With this new route, we aim to enhance connectivity between Nigeria and Ghana, fostering tourism, trade, and tighter economic and cultural ties. ValueJet remains committed to delivering exceptional services to our passengers, and we invite travellers between Nigeria and Ghana to choose ValueJet and experience the best of our service offering.”

“We are hopeful our Accra-Lagos-Accra service will make a seamless connection between Nigeria and Ghana an exciting possibility, as well as boost the economy of the two countries in unimaginable ways. We are proud to play a part in bridging distances and fostering closer economic ties between the people and businesses of Nigeria, Ghana, and beyond, and opening new opportunities for trade and tourism.”

As ValueJet expands its footprint across the region, travellers can expect a wide range of benefits, including promotional offers, exclusive fares, and special packages designed to make this route even more attractive.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.