Seamless Daily Connection From Addis Ababa To Abu Dhabi, Powered By A Strategic Etihad Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, is flying into a bold new chapter with the launch of its daily passenger service between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi. This strategic route, inaugurated on 15th July 2025, underscores Ethiopian’s growing footprint in the Middle East and Gulf region, connecting Africa’s vibrant markets with the dynamic UAE capital.
The inaugural flight was marked with a vibrant celebration at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, graced by top dignitaries, including H.E. Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdassa, Chairman of Ethiopian Airlines Board; Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO; senior government officials; UAE Embassy representatives; and airline executives.
“The launch of our new service to Abu Dhabi reflects Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to connecting Africa with the world,” said Mr. Mesfin Tasew, highlighting the airline’s strategic partnership with Etihad Airways, a collaboration set to unlock new trade, investment, and tourism opportunities between Ethiopia and the UAE while offering passengers greater choice and convenience.
With this addition, Ethiopian Airlines now connects Africa to four airports across three key UAE cities, Dubai (DXB & DWC), Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi’s iconic Zayed International Airport. Ethiopian operates over 100 weekly passenger flights to 13 Middle Eastern destinations, reinforcing its position as the Gulf’s leading African carrier.
The Abu Dhabi launch also marks a significant milestone in the joint venture agreement between Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways, enhancing route development and global connectivity while strengthening ties between two national carriers with a shared vision for growth.
Ethiopian Airlines isn’t just flying passengers, it’s building bridges, creating opportunities, and redefining Africa’s global access.
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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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