Ethiopian Airlines to Expand its Presence in Mozambique with a New Passenger Service to Nacala

Addis Ababa, 16 September 2026

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa plans to expand its presence in Mozambique with a thrice weekly passenger service to Nacala starting from 27 October 2026. Nacala, will join the vast Ethiopian network as the airline’s third destination in Mozambique after Maputo and Beira.

Ethiopian will deploy the Boeing B737-8 aircraft for the service, operating the flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays per the schedule below.

Commenting on the commencement of the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said “As a pan-African airline, expanding our presence in Mozambique with a third destination is truly a proud moment for us. The commencement of this flight will further strengthen the relationship between the people of Mozambique and Ethiopia. With this flight, we will bring our renowned, award-winning service to Nacala, connecting the city with our global network. Standing firm in our core value, we will continue to bridge connectivity gaps across Africa and bring every corner of our continent closer to the world.”

Nacala is a vital center for trade and tourism, and Ethiopian Airlines’ new service will further strengthen the city’s economic, commercial, and diplomatic connectivity. Operating its young and modern fleet, complemented by world-class customer service, Ethiopian will provide an exceptional travel experience to and from Nacala for both business and leisure travelers.

With the largest network in Africa, serving more than 65 destinations across the continent, Ethiopian Airlines continues to play a pivotal role in promoting trade, tourism, and economic integration among African nations, while enhancing connectivity and facilitating business and cultural exchange.

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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