Ethiopian Airlines Launches a New Passenger Service to Nacala, Mozambique

Ethiopian Airlines Launches a New Passenger Service to Nacala, Mozambique

Addis Ababa, 27 October 2026

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline, has launched a new thrice weekly passenger service to Nacala, a third destination in Mozambique for the airline after Maputo and Beira. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) following a colorful ceremony attended by higher government officials, stakeholders and Ethiopian Airlines executives.

The new route offers travelers seamless access to Nacala, a renowned coastal destination and gateway to northern Mozambique’s rich tourism attractions and economic opportunities.

Commenting on the launch of the new route, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said “As an airline deeply rooted in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines remains committed to connecting every corner of the continent with the rest of the world. Today, we are delighted to welcome Nacala, one of Mozambique’s key tourism destinations, to our extensive global network. This new service further strengthens our footprint in Mozambique, making Nacala the third destination in the country served by Ethiopian Airlines. As we mark this important milestone in enhancing socio-economic ties between Ethiopia and Mozambique, we extend our sincere gratitude and congratulations to all those who contributed to making this achievement possible.”

Serving more than 65 destinations across Africa, Ethiopian Airlines provides extensive connectivity across the continent through its strategic hub in Addis Ababa.  The airline continues to play a pivotal role in advancing trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections while contributing to the growth and development of Africa’s aviation industry.

Beyond facilitating international travel for passengers traveling to and from northern Mozambique, the launch of this new route is expected to foster stronger economic, commercial, and diplomatic ties between Mozambique and the rest of the world. By enhancing connectivity to the region, Ethiopian Airlines will provide greater access for international investors, business travelers, tourists, and development partners, creating new opportunities for trade, investment, tourism, and cross-border collaboration.

 The service further underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expanding its African network, strengthening regional integration, and supporting the continent’s economic growth through enhanced air connectivity.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for 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 the 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 nine 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 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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