Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years of service to Kigali

Ethiopian Airlines has marked the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

Ethiopian Airlines has marked the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Image: Ethiopian Airlines

Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.

Group CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele, said: “We are excited to reach such a milestone. Over 50 years of service to Kigali, we have expanded both our passenger and cargo operations, with increased frequencies for the benefit of our customers. This marks another demonstration of Ethiopian Airlines' commitment to serving the people of Africa.”

Ethiopian Airlines operates 21 weekly passenger flights and three dedicated cargo services to Kigali, offering seamless connections to its extensive global network of over 145 destinations across five continents.