Connecting Vietnam To Africa, Europe & The Americas With Seamless Travel
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most connected carrier, is set to make history once again with the launch of a new direct passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam. Starting from July 10, 2025, this strategic expansion will provide a crucial link between Africa and Southeast Asia, enhancing travel options for business and leisure travelers alike.
The new route will operate four times a week, further strengthening Ethiopian Airlines’ reputation as a global aviation leader. The flight schedule ensures convenient connections for passengers traveling from Africa to Vietnam and beyond, via Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa. All flights will be operated using the modern and fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
| Flt Desg | Eff Date | Frequency | Dept Arp | Dept Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival Time | Fleet Type |
| ET 0678 | 10-Jul-25 | MON, TUE, THU, SAT | ADD | 22:30 | DAC | 8:25 | ET 787 |
| ET 0678 | 11-Jul-25 | TUE, WED, FRI, SUN | DAC | 9:30 | HAN | 13:10 | ET 787 |
| ET 0679 | 11-Jul-25 | TUE, WED, FRI, SUN | HAN | 14:10 | DAC | 15:50 | ET 787 |
| ET 0679 | 11-Jul-25 | TUE, WED, FRI, SUN | DAC | 16:50 | ADD | 21:35 | ET 787 |
The introduction of flights to Hanoi marks Ethiopian Airlines’ latest milestone in its global expansion strategy. Speaking about the development, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, expressed enthusiasm for this new venture, stating that the expansion into Southeast Asia will enhance air connectivity for customers in the region. He emphasized that the new route will create opportunities for stronger ties and collaborations between Vietnam and Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive global network.
With Vietnam being one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, this new route is expected to facilitate stronger business relations, trade opportunities, and tourism between the two regions. Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive network across Africa, Europe, and the Americas will now offer travelers in Vietnam more efficient access to global markets, while also opening Africa to Vietnamese travelers seeking new business and leisure destinations.
Ethiopian Airlines continues to solidify its position as Africa’s most connected airline, bridging continents and reinforcing its role in global aviation. By adding Hanoi to its growing list of destinations, Ethiopian Airlines enhances its competitive edge in the Asia-Africa corridor, ensuring that passengers enjoy world-class service, seamless connections, and greater travel convenience.
Experience the comfort, reliability, and connectivity of Ethiopian Airlines on this exciting new route. Whether you’re a business traveler seeking new opportunities or an adventurer exploring new horizons, Ethiopian Airlines ensures a seamless journey from Africa to Vietnam and beyond. Visit www.ethiopianairlines.com to book your ticket today!
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Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it is also pursuing its multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate most of these aircraft. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by providing safe, secured, market driven and customer focused Passenger and Cargo Transport and Logistics, Aviation Training, Airport Management and Ground Services, MRO and Aerospace Manufacturing and Travel and Tourism Services. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for six consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years. For more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com
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