Ethiopian Airlines to Commence Scheduled Passenger Flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Addis Ababa, 17 September 2026
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new scheduled passenger service to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, effective 01 December 2026.
The service will further strengthen Ethiopian Airlines' presence in Nigeria and enhance air connectivity between West Africa and the airline's extensive global network through its hub in Addis Ababa.
The new route will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, as per the below schedule.
| Flight Number | Departure Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival Time | Sub fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET 945 | ADD | 09:30 | PHC | 12:25 | ET 7M8 |
| ET 945 | PHC | 13:10 | ADD | 20:30 | ET 7M8 |
Regarding the launch of the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said: “We are pleased to further strengthen our presence in Nigeria with the addition of Port Harcourt, our fifth destination in the country. Our continued expansion in Nigeria reflects our commitment to supporting the country’s economic development through enhanced air connectivity. The new service will provide greater convenience and seamless travel options for our customers while reinforcing trade, tourism, and business links between Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world.”
Port Harcourt, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial and industrial hubs, serves as a key gateway to the country’s energy sector and broader economic activities. The new route will provide passengers with convenient connections to Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive global network spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, while fostering stronger trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchanges.
Nigeria remains one of Ethiopian Airlines’ most significant and longest-served markets in Africa, with the airline launching its first service to the country in 1960. Today, Ethiopian Airlines operates flights to Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Enugu. The addition of Port Harcourt further underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth across Nigeria and 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 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 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 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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