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Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Passenger Service Between Addis Ababa and Porto, Portugal

Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched new passenger service between Addis Ababa and Porto via Madrid with the inaugural flight departing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.


Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates the Launch of New Service Between Addis Ababa and Porto via Madrid on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates the Launch of New Service Between Addis Ababa and Porto via Madrid on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines

On Wednesday (July 2, 2025), Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of their inaugural flight between Addis Ababa and Porto, Portugal with an interim stop in Madrid.  The flight departed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport following a vibrant ceremony attended by invited guests, dignitaries and airline executives.  The route will now operate four times weekly with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.


Speaking at the launch ceremony, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said,


“We are truly delighted to launch a new flight to Porto, Portugal, reinforcing yet another link between Africa and Europe.  We are dedicated to enhancing our passengers’ convenience in traveling across the globe in a seamless connection and delivering our renowned award-winning services.  This new route is beyond a connection between Addis Ababa and Porto.  It is a bridge between Africa and Europe.  As we expand our global network, we remain committed to delivering our signature Ethiopian hospitality and reliable service to every corner of the world we fly to.”


Founded in 1945, Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest growing airline in Africa.  The carrier commands the largest share of Pan-African passenger and cargo service markets and operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the world.  In addition to their main hub in Addis Ababa, the carrier is also pursuing a 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 serves over 160 destinations across five continents with a fleet of ultra-modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, including Boeing 737s, 787-8/9 Dreamliners, 777-300ERs, 777-200LRs, 777-200 Freighters, Airbus A350-900s, A350-1000s, and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.


 

Source: Ethiopian Airlines

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