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Ethiopian Airlines network expansion

Overview

Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its flight network within the African continent. Starting in late October 2026, the airline will launch thrice-weekly passenger services to Nacala, Mozambique, marking its third destination in the country alongside Maputo and Beira.

Following this, on December 11, 2026, the airline will introduce a daily non-stop service between Durban, South Africa, and Addis Ababa. Utilizing Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, this route is intended to improve connectivity for business, tourism, and freight in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Group CEO Mesfin Tasew stated the expansion aims to “bridge connectivity gaps and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties within the continent.”

Entities

Addis Ababa · Nacala · Durban · Ethiopian Airlines · Saudia

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ethiopian Airlines announces new routes in South Africa and Mozambique

    Ethiopian Airlines announces new routes: a daily service between Durban and Addis Ababa starting December 2026, and thrice-weekly flights to Nacala, Mozambique, beginning October 2026.

  2. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Saudia offers discounted flights to Ethiopia and Kenya from Europe

    Saudia is offering discounted round-trip flights from European cities like Frankfurt, Munich, and Vienna to Addis Ababa and Nairobi, with travel availability through late 2026.

Sources

afrikactus.com · aviationghana.com · travel-dealz.com · travel-dealz.de