The new route was celebrated with a vibrant event held at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, Chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Board; Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines; senior Ethiopian Government officials; representatives from the UAE Embassy in Ethiopia; and executives from Ethiopian Airlines.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Tasew stated, “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.
