Let’s go on a journey to the world of Arik Airlines and lets learn about their travel destinations, flight schedules, ticket prices, promos, how to book online and how to get dirt cheap ticket prices.
Arik Air is one of the most respected airlines in Nigeria. Arik Air began operation in the year 2006 after taking over the facilities of Nigeria Airways and since then it has not looked up in delivering consistent award winning air travel. In 2012, Arik Air announced that it has transported it 10 millionth passenger
Presently Arik Air has over 22 fleets of aircraft and travel to over 26 destinations. Arik Air operates mainly from two hubs namely: Muritala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja.
Arik Air head office is Arik Aviation Center at the Muritala Muhammad Airport Lagos. Their website is https//arikair.com. Arik Air top domestic destinations are: Kano, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Lagos.
Who Is The Owner Of Arik Air?
One of the most commonest questions I have seen people asked as regards to Arik Air is “who is the owner of Arik airk?”. This is due to the fact that lot of people like to know the story and the face behind any successful venture. So who owns Arik Air? Arik air was a private airline founded by Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide but it has been taken over and its now owned by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The name of their CEO is Michael Arumemi-Ikhide.
Airik Air Travel Destinations
Arik Air is believed to be one of the largest airline in Africa. They fly to over 15 domestic destinations and 11 international destinations. The comfort and quality service their flights offer is unrivaled in the aviation industry. They are also at the fore-front of technology driven services. I will list both the domestic and international destinations of Arik Air below
Arik Air Domestic Destinations
Abuja
Bauchi
Benin
Enugu
Gombe
Ibadan
Ilorin
Jos
Kaduna
Kano
Lagos
Port Harcourt
Sokoto
Warri
Yola
Arik Air International Destinations
Luanda (Angola)
Accra (Ghana)
Harbel (liberia)
Dakar (Senegal)
*please note that some of the presently suspended destinations of Arik Air are not listed, as soon as they resume flights to those areas we will update this list
Arik Air Ticket Prices
Arik Air offers very attractive flight ticket prices and also very comfortable aircraft and they have grown to be one of the largest airlines in Africa. They offer numerous flights travel across Africa in particular West Africa on a daily basis.
In the table below, I will be listing the ticket prices for some of the most popular travel routes of Arik Air and their ticket prices. You can find the specific price for any flight route or destination by visiting the official website link of Arik Air here.
Like most top airlines, Arik Air also offers one way trip, return tickets and even direct and stop -over flights and their ticket prices vary accordingly. Also note that the day and time of travel also determine the ticket price. Flight tickets are more expensive during peak periods and before major holidays than off-peak periods. You can also save cost by booking online.
Arik Air Popular Flight Routes and Ticket Prices
List Of Arik Air Popular Flight Routes and Ticket Prices
| Travel Routes | Ticket Type | Ticket Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos - Abuja | One Way | From N22,525 |
| Lagos - Port Harcourt | One Way | From N21,996 |
| Abuja - Port Harcourt | One Way | From N21,676 |
| Abuja - Enugu | One Way | From N18,638 |
| Abuja - Ilorin | One Way | From N28,512 |
| Lagos - Sokoto | One Way | From N34,877 |
| Lagos - Enugu | One Way | From N23,792 |
| Lagos - Benin | One Way | From N20,837 |
| Abuja - Benin | One Way | From N28,609 |
| Jos - Lagos | One Way | From N26,732 |
The prices stated in the table above is the cheapest price for the flight route in the next two weeks. it is likely your ticket price is higher than that if you are purchasing a ticket for today, days earlier than 2 weeks or peak periods.
I have written a post on “How to Get Cheap ticket“. In the post i explained in details how you can get up to 60% discount on your ticket.
Arik Air Address and Contact Information
Head Office
Arik Aviation Center, Muritala Muhammed Airport (Domestic Wing), Ikeja, Lagos
Phone Number: 01 279 9999
Email: talktous@arikair.com
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm. (excluding public holidays)
What is The Size of Arik Air Fleet?
I have seen many air travelers show amazing interest in knowing the number and the type of aircraft in an airline’s fleet. That is why questions like “how many aircraft do Arik has?” what is the size of Arik Air fleet?” “do Arik Air has so and so in its fleet? How many aircraft does Arik Air has available for passenger airlift? are so common. For this reason I will be answering your questions about Arik Air fleet now.
Arik Air is presently probably the largest airline in west Africa with over 26 aircraft in its fleet and presently trying to order for more aircraft. Some of the aircraft in the Arik air fleet includes: Airbus A330-200, Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ1000 , Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800 and Bombardier Dash 8 Q400.
Arik Air Online Booking
Arik Air has made booking your flight ticket very easy in fact you can book right now right where you are. Like all major airlines, Arik Air also offer incentives to customers that book online, you may even get up to 20% discount in some cases not to talk of lot of promo deals you will get access to.
How To Book For Arik Air Flight Ticket Online
I will be listing below the complete step by step guide of how you can book for your Arik Air flight ticket online
- Visit the official Arik Air website https://www.arikair.com/
- Select your location (where you are traveling from) and your destination (where you are traveling to).
- Select the type of ticket you want to buy whether one-way or return ticket
- Select the date and the number of tickets and click on continue
- Fill in your details and continue to make payment
That’s it, you are now done with purchasing your ticket online.
Arik Affinity Wings Offer
Just like most big airline in the country, Arik Air also offer a frequent flyer program or a loyalty program called Arik Affinity wings offer.
Arik Affinity Wings Offer is a program that allows regular travelers to benefit from rewards for their loyalty with the opportunity to earn points or miles on domestic, regional and long-haul flights.
There are four different levels In the Arik Affinity Wings Membership:
Pearl Affinity
Bronze Affinity
Silver Affinity
Gold Affinity Wings
To take advantage of this opportunity, follow this link to register for the Arik affinity wings now https://arikair.crane.aero/web/MemberLogin.xhtml
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