Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Atlanta Beginning May 21, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Atlanta Beginning May 21, 2026
Addis Ababa, 17 March 2026
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is proud to announce that it will resume its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta starting May 21, 2026, after a temporary interruption of the route since February 2026. The resumption further restores a key connection between Africa and the United States for business and leisure travelers.
The service will reconnect Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), providing customers with greater flexibility and convenient access between Atlanta and the vast Ethiopian network.
Commenting on the service resumption, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew noted, “Atlanta is one of the most vibrant markets in the United States, and Ethiopian Airlines is delighted to bring this route back into its network. The route serves growing demand from business travelers, members of the African diaspora, and tourists seeking convenient access to destinations across the African continent.”
Atlanta serves as a major economic and cultural center in the United States and hosts one of the largest African diaspora communities in the country. The renewed service will provide convenient travel options for passengers connecting to cities across the southeastern United States as well as onward destinations throughout Africa via Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates flights to multiple destinations across the US and continues to strengthen its transatlantic network as part of its long-term growth strategy. The reintroduction of the Atlanta route further enhances the airline’s role as a vital bridge linking Africa with the rest of the world.
Tickets are available through Ethiopian Airlines’ website, mobile app, global ticket offices, Global Customer interaction Centers and authorized travel agents.
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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