Over the past 50 years, Nigeria's commercial aviation landscape has witnessed the rise and fall of over three dozen airlines, marked by factors like politics and financial mismanagement. Notable ones include Afrijet Airlines (1998-2009), Freedom Air Services (operated domestically and within West Africa, 1994-2017), and Bellview Airlines (1992-2010). The list also chronicles short-lived carriers such as African Trans Air (1992-1995) and Albarka Air (1999-2005). This historical account underscores the volatile nature of the industry, with several airlines like Associated Aviation ceasing operations in 2019. The sector's challenges encompass political influences and financial constraints, leaving an enduring impact
Here is a list of some airlines
- Afrijet Airlines (1998-2009)
- Freedom Air Services (1994-2017)
- Bellview Airlines (1992-2010)
- Pan African Airlines
- Sosoliso Airlines
- DC Airlines (2006)
- Aero Contractors of Nigeria (1960-2002)
- African Chartered Services (2005)
- African International Airway (1971-1972)
- African Trans Air (1992-1995)
- Afrimex (1994-2003)
- Air Atlantic Cargo (1994-2000)
- Air Midwest (2002-2010)
- Air Nigeria (2010-2012)
- Air Vanni (1978)
- Airstream Aviation (2013-2017)
- Al-Dawood Air (2001-2005)
- Albarka Air (1999-2005)
- Alheri Airlines (1987)
- Amako Air (2002-2004)
- Amed Air (1994-1996)
- Arab Wings Nigeria (1981)
- Arax Airlines (1977-1988)
- Associated Aviation (1996-2019)
- Axiom Air (2009-2011)
- Bako Air (2004-2006)
- Bakoji Airlines Services (1999-2000)
- Barnax Air (1991-1992)
- Chrome Air Service
- Air Nigeria (not specified)
- Arax Airlines
- Chanchangi Airlines
- Dasab Airlines
