International travel from Nigeria is facing fresh disruption as airfares surge by up to 100 percent, leaving many passengers stranded or forced to cancel flights.
The spike in ticket prices follows a wave of flight cancellations by several international airlines, tightening available seats and pushing demand far beyond supply.
Travellers and industry insiders say the situation has worsened in recent weeks, with fewer flights operating on key international routes. As a result, ticket costs have doubled in some cases, especially for last-minute bookings.
Airlines are reportedly adjusting schedules due to operational challenges, including aircraft availability, foreign exchange constraints, and rising global aviation costs. These issues have reduced capacity and triggered a sharp increase in fares.
Passengers have expressed frustration over the sudden cancellations and skyrocketing prices, noting that trips previously considered affordable are now out of reach.
Travel agents also confirm that securing seats has become increasingly difficult, particularly on high-demand routes to Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Industry analysts warn that unless the situation improves, the trend could further limit international travel for Nigerians, affecting tourism, business travel, and diaspora movement.
They are calling for urgent intervention to stabilise the aviation sector, improve airline operations, and ease pressure on ticket pricing.
