Direct Flights Between Addis Ababa And Abu Dhabi Set To Transform African And Middle Eastern Travel
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful carrier, has taken another giant leap in global connectivity through a strategic Joint Venture with Etihad Airways. This landmark partnership is set to redefine travel between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, offering passengers seamless connectivity, enhanced services, and a vast network of destinations.
As part of this transformative collaboration, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways are launching direct flights between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi, strengthening ties between the two regions. Ethiopian Airlines will commence flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) on 15 July, while Etihad Airways will introduce daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa starting 1 October. This move marks Addis Ababa as Etihad’s 15th new destination in 2025, while Abu Dhabi becomes Ethiopian Airlines’ 145th global destination.
The flight schedule is designed for maximum convenience. Ethiopian Airlines’ ET 614 departs from Addis Ababa at 9:50 PM, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 3:10 AM. The return flight, ET 615, departs from Abu Dhabi at 4:25 AM, arriving in Addis Ababa at 7:45 AM.
This Joint Venture is a game-changer for travelers, offering expanded travel options across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways are leveraging their hubs to create a vast, interconnected network, linking key destinations such as Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Kinshasa, Lusaka, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, Phuket, and upcoming routes like Phnom Penh and Hanoi. With smooth transfers via Ethiopian Airlines’ Addis Ababa hub and Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub, intercontinental travel has never been more convenient.
Passengers can expect a superior travel experience aboard Ethiopian Airlines’ modern fleet, including the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350-1000, while Etihad Airways will operate its flights using state-of-the-art A320 family aircraft. This partnership also opens opportunities for further collaboration, such as frequent flyer benefits, cargo operations, and training programs, enhancing the overall value for travelers and businesses alike.
Beyond air travel, this collaboration unlocks exciting experiences for passengers. Ethiopian travelers can explore Abu Dhabi’s renowned cultural and leisure attractions, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and the stunning desert landscapes. Likewise, travelers from the UAE and beyond can discover Ethiopia’s vibrant capital, Addis Ababa, home to the National Museum of Ethiopia, the bustling Merkato market, and the world-famous fossil “Lucy.”
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways’ partnership is not just about flights, it is about enhancing connectivity, driving economic growth, and creating seamless travel opportunities across continents. Whether for business or leisure, passengers can now experience world-class service, unparalleled convenience, and expanded global reach. Book your flight today and be part of this new era of connectivity!
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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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