Air Niamey
A former Nigerien charter airline based in Niamey, primarily associated with pilgrimage and ad hoc international flights before ceasing operations in 2013.
About Air Niamey
Air Niamey was a Nigerien charter carrier founded in 2007 and based in the national capital. Public information about its ownership and corporate structure is limited. Independent aviation records identify it with the ICAO code AWN, while the supplied A7 and MPD codes and the Air Comet legal name belonged to a separate Spanish airline. Air Niamey is no longer operating.
The airline used Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey as its principal base. Rather than maintaining an extensive scheduled network, it concentrated on charter assignments, including pilgrimage traffic between Niger and Saudi Arabia. Jeddah and Medina were among the cities associated with these services, although schedules could vary according to contracts, demand and the religious travel calendar.
Air Niamey's documented fleet was very small and included an Airbus A320-200, a narrow-body aircraft suitable for regional and medium-haul charter operations. Detailed historical cabin specifications are not consistently available, but the carrier was not known for a broad range of branded service classes. Seating and onboard arrangements may therefore have depended on the aircraft configuration and charter contract.
Air Niamey did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. No independently verified frequent-flyer programme is associated with the airline, which is unsurprising for a small charter operator without a substantial scheduled network. Travellers could not generally rely on alliance-wide mileage earning, status benefits or reciprocal lounge access when using its services.
The carrier's focused charter model allowed it to serve specialised demand from Niger, particularly group and pilgrimage travel, without operating a large year-round network. The corresponding challenge was limited schedule choice and little network connectivity compared with established scheduled airlines. Air Niamey ceased operations on 31 July 2013, so references to current tickets, timetables or baggage policies should be treated as outdated or as misidentified listings.
Good to know
Flying with Air Niamey — what to expect
No Longer Operating
Air Niamey ceased operations in 2013. Any current booking listing using its name should be checked carefully to confirm the actual operating carrier.
Charter-Focused Service
The airline primarily handled charter work rather than a stable scheduled network. Flight dates, onboard arrangements and passenger conditions could vary by contract.
Pilgrimage Operations
Air Niamey was associated with pilgrimage flights from Niger to Saudi Arabia. These services were seasonal and should not be interpreted as a permanent year-round timetable.
Check Airline Codes
Historical records associate Air Niamey with ICAO code AWN. The supplied A7 and MPD identifiers belonged to the separate Spanish carrier Air Comet, so database results may be mismatched.
No Loyalty Programme
No verified Air Niamey frequent-flyer programme or global-alliance membership is documented. Travellers should not expect mileage earning or reciprocal status benefits.
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Air Niamey — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Air Niamey is defunct, any displayed itinerary should identify a different active operating carrier.
- Air Niamey tickets are not currently sold because the carrier ceased operations in 2013. For travel from Niamey, compare active airlines across flexible dates and avoid peak pilgrimage or holiday periods when possible.
- Air Niamey no longer flies. Historically, it operated charter services, including pilgrimage flights linking Niamey with Saudi Arabian destinations such as Jeddah and Medina.
- Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey was the carrier's principal departure point. Air Niamey has no current departures.
- Air Niamey currently serves no destinations because it ceased operations in 2013. A dependable fixed total for its former charter network is unavailable because destinations varied with individual contracts.
- Air Niamey was based at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger. The airline ceased operations in 2013, so it has no current hub operation.
- A reliable historical carry-on allowance is not available, and the airline no longer operates. For any similarly named listing, check the actual operating carrier's current baggage rules before travel.
- No verified complete route record supports naming a definitive longest service. Its better-documented operations included charter flights between Niamey and Saudi Arabia.