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Ethiopian Airlines expands Abuja operations with extra flights - P UNCH
In a bid to support the growing trend of Abuja becoming a major destination for international conferences and meetings, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, is set to add extra flights to the Nigerian capital from October 28, 2025.
The airline will introduce three additional weekly flights to its daily flights already operating out of Abuja, offering passengers more options and convenience, according to a statement on Wednesday.
The extra flights will depart Abuja at 10 pm and arrive in Addis Ababa at 5 am, connecting to various African and Asian destinations, including Dubai, Addis Ababa, and others. According to Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen, Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, the additional flights will not only provide more options but also come with extra benefits.
“Passengers will enjoy more baggage allowance on certain routes, including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Madras, and Dubai,” Mekonnen said.
“You can also get double miles if you fly with us,” she added. The airline’s loyalty program will reward its loyal passengers with extra benefits.
The daily midday flight will remain unchanged, while the additional evening flights will offer passengers more flexibility and options. The extra flights will also enable passengers to connect to many African and Asian destinations with reduced total hours of flight time.
Mekonnen emphasised that the additional flights are designed to improve service delivery and reduce costs for travelers. “Most of our passengers will now arrive at their destinations faster,” she said. Ethiopian Airlines has been serving the Nigerian market since 1960, operating with the newest aircraft in the world, including the A350-1000 and B787 Dreamliner.
The airline connects Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, and Kano to over 150 global destinations, solidifying its position as a major player in the aviation industry. The Nigerian government’s recent reopening of the Abuja International Conference Centre is expected to boost the country’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) sector, and Ethiopian Airlines’ additional flights will support this growing trend.
