Niger Airlines


Niger Airlines is the Nigerien flag carrier headquartered in Niamey and based at Diori Hamani International Airport.

History

The airline was founded in 2012 and started services in 2014 to replace defunct Air Niger. It commenced services with domestic operations connecting mining settlements as well as pilgrimage flights. In November 2022, Niger Airlines has been temporarily grounded by the Nigerien authorities citing safety concerns. Since December 2023 the airline uses an ATR-72 aircraft for their flights.

Destinations

Niger Airlines currently serves the following domestic destinations:
CountryCityAirport
NigerAgadezMano Dayak International Airport
NigerDiffaDiffa Airport
NigerMaradiMaradi Airport
NigerNiameyDiori Hamani International Airport
NigerZinderZinder Airport

Fleet

Current fleet

As of November 2022, the Niger Airlines fleet consisted of the following aircraft:
AircraftIn serviceOrdersPassengersNotes
Fokker 501—48currently stored
Total1—

Retired fleet

Niger Airlines formerly also operated the following aircraft types:
AircraftFleetIntroducedRetiredNotes
Boeing 737-200120142015leased from Al-Naser Airlines