Ethiopian Airlines to Add Dhaka, Bangladesh, to its Expanding Global Network

Ethiopian Airlines Bridges Continents with New Dhaka Route

Addis Ababa, August 30, 2024 

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading carrier, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. The new service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787 Dreamliner, offering passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience.

This new route will further strengthen Ethiopian's presence in South Asia, providing convenient connections between Bangladesh and key destinations across Africa and beyond. The new flights are scheduled for convenient departures from Addis Ababa and arrivals in Dhaka, facilitating smooth connections and a seamless travel experience. The flight schedule is as follows:

The commencement of Ethiopian Airlines’ new service between Bangladesh and Ethiopia will have a significant contribution to the socio-economic ties of both countries and beyond. It further brings Asia closer to Africa where Ethiopian established the widest network of more than 63 destinations.

“Bangladesh is a dynamic and growing market, and we are confident that our modern fleet and exceptional service will meet the needs of travelers between our two regions,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. “By deploying our state-of-the-art aircraft on this route, we are not only offering our passengers the comfort they deserve but also fostering stronger ties between Africa and Asia.” He added, “Our new service to Dhaka is a testament to Ethiopian Airlines' enduring vision of expanding horizons and creating bridges across continents,

Ethiopian Airlines is committed to providing its passengers with the highest levels of safety, comfort, and convenience. The airline's modern fleet, experienced crew, and award-winning service have made it the preferred choice for travelers across Africa and beyond.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to expand its vibrant South Asian network by adding Dhaka to its list of destinations, which already includes Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Karachi. Ethiopian Airlines has already been providing cargo and logistics services to the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka. With the initiation of passenger services to Dhaka, travelers will benefit from seamless connectivity to Ethiopian Airlines' extensive global network of nearly 140 destinations.

For detailed flight schedules and bookings, please visit our website

(https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/et) or contact your local Ethiopian Airlines office.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is one of the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-eight years of successful operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and De Havilland Q400. 

Ethiopian is also pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Ethiopian has been champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for seven consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years.

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