XEjet XJ
Regional airline · 🇳🇬 Nigeria
How to Book XEjet
About XEjet
XEjet is a Nigerian airline 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.
XEjet is a Nigerian regional and charter airline based in Lagos.
✈️ Fleet
XEjet operates a fleet of . Regional carriers commonly operate turboprops (Bombardier Q400, ATR 72) and small jets (Embraer 190/195, CRJ-900) optimised for short stage lengths.
| Aircraft type | Typical seats | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer 190/195 | 100-124 | Regional jet, short stage lengths |
| Bombardier CRJ-900 | 76-90 | Regional jet, secondary airports |
| ATR 72 / Bombardier Q400 | 70-78 | Turboprop, short regional |
⚠️ Aircraft assignments rotate; check the airline's published schedule for the equipment on your specific flight.
💺 Cabin Classes
| Class | Seat pitch | Recline | Service level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 31" | 3-4" | Soft drinks + light snack |
| Business | 36-38" | 5-6" | Wider seat, full meal where offered |
🧳 Baggage Allowance
| Fare class | Hand baggage | Checked baggage | Excess fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promo / Lite | 7 kg (1 piece) | Not included | ₦1,000-₦2,500 per kg over |
| Saver / Classic | 7 kg (1 piece) + 1 personal item | 20 kg (1 piece) | ₦1,500 per kg over |
| Comfort / Plus | 10 kg (1 piece) + 1 personal item | 30 kg (1 piece) | ₦1,500 per kg over |
| Business | 14 kg (2 pieces) + 1 personal item | 40 kg (2 pieces) | Waived on the first overage |
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.
| Channel | Opens | Closes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web check-in | 24 hours before | 2 hours before | Domestic + international hand-baggage only |
| Mobile app check-in | 24 hours before | 2 hours before | Push-notification boarding pass |
| Self-service kiosk | 4 hours before | 45 min domestic / 60 min int'l | Bag-drop printing |
| Counter check-in | 3 hours before | 45 min domestic / 60 min int'l | Excess baggage, special needs, family bookings |
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
XEjet operates (XJ) flights to a combination of regional destinations near Lagos. The map below summarises typical destinations — frequencies change quarterly.
- Lagos (LOS) — Murtala Muhammed
- Abuja (ABV) — Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Port Harcourt (PHC)
- Kano (KAN) — Aminu Kano
- Uyo (QUO) — Akwa Ibom International
- Enugu (ENU), Owerri (QOW), Calabar (CBQ), Asaba (ABB)
- Ilorin · Sokoto · Yola · Akure · Maiduguri
⚠️ Specific destinations served by XEjet vary — confirm against the airline's published route map before booking.
XEjet: The TravelReap Editor's Guide
Why book with XEjet
Travellers choose XEjet 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
XEjet 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.
XEjet — Nigerian premium business aviation
XEjet is a Nigerian commercial airline operating substantial premium business aviation services — focused on private jet charter, executive group travel, and substantial Nigerian corporate aviation requirements. The airline operates within the substantial Nigerian executive aviation market alongside Caverton Helicopters' substantial Niger Delta operations and various other Nigerian private aviation operators serving substantial Nigerian corporate, government VIP, and high-net-worth individual aviation needs.
The substantial Nigerian executive aviation market — driven by substantial federal government VIP transport requirements, substantial oil services industry charter operations, substantial corporate executive transport for Lagos-based multinationals, and substantial Nigerian high-net-worth individual private aviation demand — supports substantial dedicated business aviation operators distinct from the substantial commercial passenger aviation operators (Air Peace, Ibom Air, United Nigeria).
Operational profile
XEjet operates substantial private jet charter services including:
- Executive jet charter — substantial Lagos-Abuja, Lagos-Port Harcourt, and Nigerian inter-state private charter
- International private charter — substantial Nigerian-to-international destination services for substantial corporate, political, and high-net-worth individual clients
- Medical evacuation services — substantial Nigerian medical evacuation operations for substantial healthcare emergency transport
- Special-services aviation — substantial Nigerian government VIP transport, oil services rotation, and substantial dedicated charter operations
Fleet
XEjet operates substantial business jet fleet appropriate for substantial Nigerian executive aviation requirements — including substantial Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, and Gulfstream business jet aircraft suited to substantial Nigerian inter-state and international charter operations.
Service standards
XEjet operates with substantial premium business aviation standards including substantial private terminal access, dedicated charter operations support, substantial cabin service customisation, and substantial integration with Nigerian executive aviation infrastructure. The substantial business aviation operational model differs substantially from commercial passenger aviation — operating dedicated charter operations on substantial customer-specified schedules and routes.
The Nigerian executive aviation context
XEjet operates within substantial Nigerian executive aviation market characterised by:
- Federal government VIP transport — substantial Three Arms Zone aviation requirements
- Oil services industry charter — substantial Niger Delta operational rotation aviation
- Lagos corporate executive transport — substantial Victoria Island and Lekki-based multinational corporate aviation
- High-net-worth individual aviation — substantial Nigerian business class private aviation
- Medical emergency aviation — substantial Nigerian medical evacuation operations
Booking and charter inquiry
XEjet booking operates through substantial dedicated business aviation booking channels:
- Direct charter inquiry — substantial customer service for charter operations specification
- Corporate aviation accounts — substantial dedicated corporate booking arrangements
- Aviation broker partnerships — substantial Nigerian and international aviation broker channels
- Substantial private aviation network integration
Why Nigerian clients choose XEjet
XEjet maintains substantial customer base across substantial Nigerian executive aviation segments:
- Corporate executive travel — substantial Nigerian multinational corporate aviation requirements
- Federal government VIP transport — substantial protocol and security-coordinated operations
- Oil services rotation — substantial Niger Delta operational support
- Medical evacuation — substantial Nigerian medical emergency transport
- High-net-worth individual private aviation — substantial Nigerian business class private aviation demand
The business aviation regulatory framework
XEjet operates under substantial Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulatory oversight specific to business aviation operations — including substantial Air Operator Certificate (AOC) compliance, substantial aircraft airworthiness standards, substantial pilot certification, and substantial operational compliance with Nigerian and international business aviation standards.
The Nigerian aviation industry development context
XEjet represents substantial development of Nigerian dedicated business aviation capability — alongside Caverton Helicopters' substantial Niger Delta operations, various other Nigerian private aviation operators, and substantial international business aviation operators serving Nigerian executive aviation requirements. The substantial Nigerian executive aviation market supports substantial multi-operator capacity reflecting substantial Nigerian economic complexity and substantial business class aviation demand.
Last updated Jun 4, 2026. Last verified Jun 4, 2026.