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About Overland Airways

Overland Airways is a Nigerian airline, founded in 2002, operating flights from Lagos. 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.

Nigerian regional airline operating turboprop services between underserved domestic destinations.

✈️ Fleet

Overland Airways operates a fleet of 10 aircraft@else various aircraft . Regional carriers commonly operate turboprops (Bombardier Q400, ATR 72) and small jets (Embraer 190/195, CRJ-900) optimised for short stage lengths.

⚠️ 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

Regional aircraft are typically 2-2 in Economy with 31 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 short-haul: light snack and soft drinks complimentary.

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.

🗺️ Destinations Served

Overland Airways operates (OJ) flights to a combination of regional destinations near Lagos. The map below summarises typical destinations — frequencies change quarterly.

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

Overland Airways: The TravelReap Editor's Guide

Why book with Overland Airways

Travellers choose Overland Airways 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

Overland Airways 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.

Overland Airways — regional and special-services Nigerian carrier

Overland Airways is a Nigerian commercial airline founded in 2002 and operating substantial regional Nigerian aviation services alongside dedicated charter and special-services aviation. The airline has built substantial operational track record over more than two decades serving Nigerian secondary airport networks, federal government VIP transport, oil services charter operations, and substantial Nigerian regional aviation development.

Overland's substantial regional aviation focus distinguishes the airline from mainstream Nigerian carriers (Air Peace, Ibom Air, United Nigeria) that focus primarily on the substantial Nigerian Tier-1 city corridors (Lagos-Abuja-Port Harcourt-Kano). Overland's substantial Tier-2 and Tier-3 Nigerian airport coverage supports substantial Nigerian state-level economic development.

Routes and network

Overland Airways operates a substantial Nigerian regional network including:

• Lagos hub services to Akure (AKR), Ilorin (ILR), Bauchi (BCU), Gombe (GMO), Jos (JOS), Yola (YOL), Kaduna (KAD)
• Abuja services to Akure, Ilorin, Jos, Yola, Bauchi, Sokoto (SKO), Kaduna, Maiduguri (MIU)
• Secondary airport connections — substantial Tier-2 Nigerian airports underserved by mainline operators
• Charter operations for federal government VIP transport, oil services, NGO, and substantial corporate clients
• Special-services aviation including dedicated route development for substantial Nigerian state government economic initiatives

Fleet

Overland Airways operates substantial ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft suited to Nigerian regional routes with substantial short-runway capability, fuel efficiency on short-haul operations, and operational flexibility supporting Tier-2 Nigerian airport access. The substantial turboprop fleet differentiates Overland from jet-only operators focused on the substantial Lagos-Abuja-PH mainline corridor.

Service standards

Overland Airways operates single-class service on regional routes with substantial focus on punctuality, schedule reliability, and substantial integration with Nigerian Tier-2 airport infrastructure. The airline's substantial regional reputation supports both leisure traveller demand and substantial corporate charter operations.

Cabin amenities are substantial regional-aviation standard — complimentary refreshments on longer routes, professional cabin crew service, and substantial regional Nigerian cultural integration.

The Tier-2 airport network

Overland Airways' substantial Tier-2 Nigerian airport coverage addresses substantial market demand from secondary Nigerian commercial centres. Airports including:

• Akure (AKR) — Ondo State capital, substantial commercial and academic traffic
• Ilorin (ILR) — Kwara State capital, substantial Middle Belt commercial traffic
• Bauchi (BCU) — Bauchi State commerce and Yankari National Park tourism
• Jos (JOS) — Plateau State capital, substantial cool-climate tourism
• Gombe (GMO) — substantial North-East Nigerian commercial traffic
• Yola (YOL) — Adamawa State capital, substantial North-East Nigerian connectivity

The substantial Tier-2 coverage supports substantial Nigerian state-level economic development, federal civil servant traffic, regional commercial activity, and substantial Nigerian state tourism initiatives.

Booking channels

Overland Airways booking is available through:

• Official website — overlandairways.com for direct booking
• Major Nigerian travel agencies — Wakanow, Travelstart, Trip distribute Overland service
• Airport ticket counters at Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), and Overland's substantial Tier-2 airport network
• Customer service phone lines for direct booking
• Charter inquiry channels for substantial corporate, government, and special-services aviation

Why Nigerian travellers choose Overland Airways

Overland Airways maintains substantial customer base across several segments:

• Tier-2 Nigerian destination travellers — substantial Akure, Ilorin, Bauchi, Yola, Gombe traveller segments with limited alternative scheduled service
• Federal civil servants with Tier-2 Nigerian assignments
• Federal government VIP travellers — substantial dedicated charter and protocol operations
• Oil services charter clients — substantial dedicated rotation operations
• Tourism connectivity for substantial Nigerian secondary destinations

The substantial regional aviation context

Overland Airways operates within the substantial Nigerian regional aviation market alongside Aero Contractors' substantial regional services and the increasing regional focus of operators including United Nigeria and Air Peace. The substantial Nigerian regional aviation market supports substantial Nigerian economic geography — connecting substantial Tier-2 Nigerian commercial centres to the substantial Lagos and Abuja primary hubs.