Italian Neos, a leading European airline, has announced the commencement of direct flights from Milano, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria effective on the 30th of October 2024. The airline will run once a week for the first month and increase its frequency to three times a week by the second month of its operations. The airline would operate a Boeing 787-800 before it will deploy a wider body aircraft.

According to Neos air, flight tickets will start from 210 euros.

According to AlpiTour World, Neos is Italy’s second largest airline and a leader in the aviation sector. Specialising in major holiday routes, it has one of Boeing’s youngest fleets in Europe, with 16 state-of-the-art aircraft. It covers short-, medium- and long-haul destinations, in the main holiday destinations in the world, flying from the main Italian airports: Milano Malpensa, Verona, Rome and Bologna.

Neos Airline was initially established as an airline supporting the tour operating area, it now also operates scheduled flights and carries out cargo flights, ad hoc operations and cross-sector partnerships to expand its business.

Neos is able to operate with 20 percent less fuel consumption compared to previous generation aircraft, as well as to ensure the highest safety and quality standards on board.

“Neos Air’s low-cost flights to Lagos connect Italy to this fascinating and modern city, which is a pleasure to discover. Be captivated by its lively and creative atmosphere and enchanting beaches. Thanks to direct flights to Lagos, getting to your destination is easy and straightforward. On our site you can check all the flight offers to Lagos: just choose the date you prefer and get ready for departure,” Neos Air said.

This development is coming after the return of Emirates Airlines to Nigeria, indicating the growing confidence of the global airline brands in the Nigerian economy.