Ethiopian Airlines launches new passenger service to Abu Dhabi

Ethiopian Airlines has launched its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The new route was celebrated Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, Chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Board; Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines; senior Ethiopian Government officials; representatives from the UAE Embassy in Ethiopia. Image: Ethiopian Airlines

Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, said: “The launch of our new service to Abu Dhabi reflects Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic commitment to connecting Africa with the world. Through our collaboration with Etihad Airways, we are creating more opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism between our nations while offering our passengers expanded choice and convenience. This partnership is a powerful example of what can be achieved when two national carriers come together to unlock mutual growth.”

This new daily service to Abu Dhabi expands Ethiopian Airlines' already extensive operations in the Gulf region. The airline currently operates over 100 weekly passenger flights to 13 destinations across the Middle East and Gulf. In June 2025, Ethiopian also launched a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Sharjah.

With the Addition of Abu Dhabi, Ethiopian now operates flight to/from four airports in three cities in the UAE: Dubai, Dubai International Airport DXB & Al Maktoum International Airport DWC (cargo), Sharjah, now Abu Dhabi, the futuristic Zayed International Airport. 

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