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About Aero Contractors

Aero Contractors is a Nigerian airline operating flights. This guide covers every available booking channel, accepted payment methods, the cancellation and refund process, and practical tips collected from regular travellers. We re-verify booking channels and contact details monthly, and the booking details below were last confirmed against the operator's official channels.

Aero Contractors — Nigerian domestic carrier. IATA code N2.

✈️ Fleet

Aero Contractors operates a fleet of . Typical full-service fleets combine narrowbody jets (Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family) for short and medium-haul, plus widebodies (Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330, A350) for long-haul international routes.

⚠️ Aircraft assignments rotate; check the airline's published schedule for the equipment on your specific flight.

💺 Cabin Classes

🧳 Baggage Allowance

What you cannot pack

• Always banned: compressed gas cylinders, fireworks, lithium batteries over 100Wh, self-inflating life vests with multiple gas cartridges, hoverboards.
• Hand baggage only: spare lithium batteries, e-cigarettes, vapes, power banks under 100Wh.
• Checked only: sharp tools, sports equipment over 2.5m, alcoholic beverages over 70% ABV (forbidden entirely).
• Strict liquid rule: hand baggage liquids under 100ml per container, all in a single 1L transparent bag.

Special items

• Strollers and car seats — free for passengers with an infant/child. Check at gate, collect at carousel.
• Sports equipment (golf bag, surfboard, bicycle): declare at booking; ₦15,000-₦35,000 per item.
• Pets: small dogs and cats (under 8kg in carrier) accepted in cabin for ₦25,000-₦45,000 on most flights.

✅ Check-in Process

Web check-in opens 24 hours before scheduled departure on the airline's website and mobile app. Airport check-in counters open 3 hours before international departures and 90 minutes before domestic. Online check-in is strongly recommended — it lets you select seats, prints or stores a digital boarding pass, and shortens the airport process to a 5-minute bag-drop.

What to bring

• Domestic: government photo ID matching booking name (driver's licence, NIN slip, voter's card, passport).
• International: passport with 6+ months validity, valid visa for destination, return/onward ticket, yellow-fever card for African destinations, any required pre-arrival forms (UK ETA, US ESTA).
• Children under 16: birth certificate or NIN slip (domestic); passport (international); written consent from non-travelling parent (international).

Arrival timing

• Domestic with hand baggage only: 60-90 minutes before departure.
• Domestic with checked baggage: 90-120 minutes before departure.
• International: 3 hours before — immigration queues at MMA T2 and ABV run 45-60 minutes during peak.

🛫 On-board Experience

Seat layout and comfort

Most aircraft are configured 3-3 in Economy with 31-32 inch pitch and 17-17.5 inch seat width. Business class is 2-2 or 1-2-1 (long-haul widebody) with 38-78 inch pitch. Bulkhead and exit-row seats offer 4-6 extra inches of legroom — typically paid extra (₦3,500-₦8,000 domestic, more on long-haul).

Food and beverage

• Domestic: light snack and soft drinks complimentary on flights over 60 minutes; full meal on flights over 2 hours.
• International short-haul: hot meal, beer/wine on selected routes.
• International long-haul: full meal service, complimentary alcohol, midnight snack, breakfast on overnight flights.
• Special meals: vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, diabetic, gluten-free — order 24+ hours before departure.

WiFi and entertainment

Most Nigerian-operator domestic flights do not offer in-flight WiFi or seat-back entertainment — bring a phone or tablet with downloaded content. International long-haul widebody flights (B777, A330, A350) typically have seat-back entertainment with movies, TV, music, and games. WiFi is increasingly available on long-haul widebody — usually paid at $5-$15 per flight.

🗺️ Destinations Served

Aero Contractors operates (N2) flights to a combination of Nigerian domestic, West African regional, and intercontinental destinations. The map below summarises typical destinations — frequencies change quarterly.

⚠️ Specific destinations served by Aero Contractors vary — confirm against the airline's published route map before booking.

Aero Contractors: The TravelReap Editor's Guide

Why book with Aero Contractors

Travellers choose Aero Contractors for a combination of route coverage, fare positioning, and the consistency of the underlying service. The sections below break down exactly how the booking process works, what to expect at each stage, and the operational details — terminals, timings, payment, support — that determine whether a trip goes smoothly. If anything on this page is out of date, please let us know and we will re-verify.

How to book — channels in order of reliability

Use the operator\'s official website or mobile app whenever possible — these channels offer the full inventory, instant confirmation, and the cleanest refund/reschedule path. WhatsApp is a useful fallback when internet is unreliable. Walk-in booking at the terminal works for same-day travel when seats are still available; during peak periods (Friday/Sunday evenings, public holidays, festive season) walk-in carries real risk of being sold out. Customer service phone lines are the right channel for changes and disruptions, not for the original booking.

Payment methods accepted

Most airlines in Nigeria accept Verve, Visa, and Mastercard on website and app bookings; bank transfer (NIBSS) for higher-value tickets; and cash or POS at the terminal. For international routes, foreign cards usually work on the airline\'s website but may fail on third-party agent platforms — use the direct channel for cross-border bookings.

Cancellation, refunds, and reschedules

Standard practice across Nigerian intercity operators: free reschedule once if requested more than 24 hours before departure; 25-50% cancellation fee within 24 hours; non-refundable on the day of travel. Airlines follow IATA conventions — Promo fares are usually non-refundable, while flexible fare classes allow full refund with admin fees. Always read the fare-class terms at checkout. Refunds to cards typically take 5-10 business days; bank-transfer refunds take 2-3 days longer.

What to bring on the day

Booking reference (PNR) — either printed or on your phone — plus a government ID matching the passenger name on the ticket. For airlines, arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures and 3 hours before international. For intercity buses, arrive 30 minutes before departure for boarding and luggage tagging. Don\'t assume the operator will accept name changes at the terminal — most won\'t, and rebooking a fresh ticket on the same day at walk-up rates is significantly more expensive.

Editor's verdict

Aero Contractors is one of several operators serving its routes — use this page to confirm the booking channels and contact details, then compare fares against alternatives via the main booking directory or the compare tool. We re-verify the information on this page on a rolling 30-day basis. If you spot an error or want to share your booking experience, get in touch.

💡 Insider Tips

• Book midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) for the lowest fares.
• Web check-in or self-service kiosks save 20-40 minutes at airport departures.
• Bring cash for excess-baggage fees — most operators don't process card on the day at the counter.
• Verify the booking channel before paying — only use the operator's official website, app, or verified WhatsApp number.
• Take a screenshot of your PNR confirmation in case SMS doesn't arrive.

Aero Contractors — Nigeria's oldest continuously-operating airline

Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited — typically simply called "Aero" — is one of the oldest continuously-operating airlines in West Africa. Founded in 1959 as a helicopter-services company supporting Nigerian oil and gas exploration, Aero has evolved over six decades into one of the country's most-established commercial aviation operators. The airline currently operates scheduled passenger services across Nigerian domestic routes alongside its substantial historical helicopter and special-services aviation operations.

The airline's substantial Nigerian aviation heritage includes pioneering the early Nigerian oil-services aviation market, supporting government VIP transport requirements over multiple administrations, and maintaining substantial Caverton Helicopters-style operations across the Niger Delta region. The transition to substantial commercial passenger service in the 2000s positioned Aero alongside Arik Air as one of the principal Nigerian domestic operators during the pre-2016 era.

Routes and network

Aero Contractors operates from Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos (LOS) with substantial domestic network coverage:

• Lagos hub services to Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Owerri (QOW), Enugu (ENU), Calabar (CBQ), Asaba (ABB), Kano (KAN)
• Abuja services connecting the federal capital to Lagos and selected northern Nigerian destinations
• Helicopter operations supporting substantial Niger Delta oil-services industry — including Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies contracted services
• VIP and special-services aviation for Nigerian government and corporate clients

Fleet

The Aero fleet includes substantial Boeing 737-500 narrow-body aircraft for domestic passenger operations alongside the substantial helicopter fleet (Sikorsky S-76, AgustaWestland AW139) supporting oil-services contracts. The dual passenger-and-special-services fleet structure distinguishes Aero from purely-passenger Nigerian operators.

Service standards

Aero operates single-class economy service on most domestic routes with substantial focus on reliability and on-time performance. The airline's substantial corporate customer base (federal government, oil services, major Nigerian corporates) supports premium service expectations on selected routes.

Cabin amenities include complimentary refreshments on longer domestic routes, business-traveller-focused service standards, and substantial Nigerian-style hospitality.

The Niger Delta helicopter operations

Aero's substantial helicopter operations support the Niger Delta oil and gas industry through dedicated offshore platform transportation, oil services personnel rotation, and emergency medical evacuation services. The substantial Caverton Helicopters competition has shaped a substantial Nigerian helicopter-services market with Aero maintaining significant market share alongside the principal independent operators.

Booking channels

Aero Contractors booking is available through:

• Official website — flyaero.com for direct booking
• Major Nigerian travel agencies — Wakanow, Travelstart, Trip maintain Aero distribution
• Airport ticket counters at Lagos MMIA and major Nigerian airport stations
• Customer service phone lines for direct booking and ticket changes
• Corporate booking through dedicated Aero corporate accounts for substantial federal government and oil services clients

Why Nigerian travellers choose Aero

Aero Contractors maintains substantial customer loyalty among:

• Corporate and federal government travellers — substantial pre-existing relationships from Aero's historical role in Nigerian government and corporate aviation
• Oil services workforce — substantial Niger Delta operational integration through helicopter services and passenger network
• Schedule reliability seekers — Aero's substantial on-time performance reputation distinguishes the airline among Nigerian operators
• Heritage Nigerian aviation supporters — substantial Nigerian aviation industry recognises Aero's foundational role in Nigerian commercial aviation

The aviation safety record

Aero Contractors maintains a substantial focus on aviation safety with active Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority oversight. Like all Nigerian operators, the airline operates under substantial NCAA regulatory framework with periodic safety audits and substantial operational standards.

The future

Aero's substantial six-decade operational history positions the airline as one of Nigerian aviation's most-established operators. The dual passenger-and-helicopter operations model supports substantial revenue diversification and operational scale advantages. Continued substantial Nigerian aviation market growth supports Aero's substantial future positioning as one of the principal Nigerian operators alongside Air Peace, Ibom Air, United Nigeria, Max Air, and the growing Nigerian aviation market participants.