Victor Attah International Airport will begin international flight operations on May 2, 2026, with its maiden service connecting Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Accra, Ghana.
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno disclosed this via his official X account on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the airport following presidential approval for its upgrade to international status.
The launch positions Akwa Ibom among a growing number of Nigerian states expanding their aviation infrastructure to improve connectivity, tourism, trade, and investment.
Governor Umo Eno said the inaugural international service from Victor Attah International Airport to Kotoka International Airport in Accra will be operated by Ibom Air on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The return leg from Accra to Uyo is scheduled for May 3, officially commencing the airport’s international operations.
The development represents a significant expansion for Ibom Air and Akwa Ibom State’s broader economic ambitions.
The Federal Government in November 2025 approved the upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport from a domestic-only facility to one with full international operational status.
With international operations now set to begin, the airport’s transition from local to regional aviation hub has entered its implementation stage.
Several Nigerian state governments have intensified investments in aviation infrastructure in recent years as part of broader economic development strategies.
These developments highlight increasing competition among Nigerian states to leverage aviation as a driver of economic growth, regional integration, and investment attraction.
