Ethiopian Airlines Prepares to Launch Passenger Flight Service to Sharjah, the UAE
Addis Ababa, 08 April 2025
Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world and Africa's largest airline is excited to announce that it will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025. This new route will operate four times weekly, connecting passengers to one of the UAE's vibrant cities, known for its rich culture and economic opportunities.
The new service will be operated by the state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, ensuring a comfortable and efficient travel experience.
The flight schedule is as follows:
ET 622 will depart from Addis Ababa (ADD) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10:05 p.m. and arrives at Sharjah (SHJ) at 03:25 a.m.
ET 623 will depart from Sharjah (SHJ) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 04:25 a.m. and arrives at Addis Ababa (ADD) at 07:45 a.m.
Regarding the launch of the new service Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Stated, “We are excited to expand our passenger flight network in the U.A.E. with the addition of Sharjah, a key economic hub in the United Arab Emirates. This new service complements our existing cargo operations and strengthens our connectivity to the Middle East. With enhanced travel options, our customers can now explore the UAE’s rich cultural heritage and dynamic business landscape with greater convenience.”
Ethiopian Airlines operates over 100 weekly passenger and cargo flights to more than 17 destinations across the Middle East. The airline's presence in the region dates back to 1979 when it launched flights to Dubai, marking nearly five decades of service to the United Arab Emirates.
The newly introduced Sharjah route enhances Ethiopian's connectivity to the UAE and strengthens its network across the Middle East. This expansion fosters trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between Ethiopia and the UAE while reaffirming the airline’s dedication to safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service.
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 seven 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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