Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates Flights to Mauritius

Addis Ababa, 12 July 2026

Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new passenger service to Mauritius, marking another milestone in the airline’s continued expansion across Africa. The new route, which commences operations today, 12 July 2026, will be operated three times weekly, enhancing connectivity between Mauritius and Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive global network.

The launch of the service underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to strengthening air transport links within Africa and facilitating seamless travel between the continent and the rest of the world. By connecting Mauritius to Addis Ababa, the airline’s strategic hub, travelers will benefit from convenient access to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant tourism industry, and growing economy, Mauritius represents a strategic addition to Ethiopian Airlines’ African destinations. The direct service between Addis Ababa and Mauritius is expected to provide travelers with greater convenience while supporting stronger trade, tourism, and people-to-people relations between the two countries.

Commenting on the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said: “Mauritius is a destination of remarkable beauty, rich culture, and growing economic importance. By establishing a direct link between the country and our vast global network, we are pleased to offer convenient travel options to our passengers while bringing the world closer to Mauritius. As a Pan-African airline, Ethiopian will continue to serve as a catalyst for enhanced air connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world.”

Passengers traveling on the new route will enjoy Ethiopian Airlines’ award-winning hospitality, modern fleet, and seamless connections through its hub in Addis Ababa, providing convenient onward travel to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

The launch of this new service underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ ongoing efforts to expand its network and contribute to the development of air transport, tourism, and economic integration across the African continent.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.

Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.

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