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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing carriers, on June 16, 2025, announced the launch of a new passenger service to Hyderabad, India. The thrice-weekly flights were officially inaugurated with a colourful ceremony at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, attended by senior government officials, ambassadors, distinguished guests, and members of the aviation industry. This new route highlights Ethiopian Airlines’ ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity between Africa and India, offering passengers more convenient travel options.
The new flights will operate three times a week on the following schedule:
- ET 682 Addis Ababa (ADD) to Hyderabad (HYD) – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- ET 683 Hyderabad (HYD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
While officially launching the new route, Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, remarked, “We are pleased to commence this new passenger service to Hyderabad, the fifth destination Ethiopian operates in India. We believe that beyond providing air transportation service, this new flight will play a pivotal role in strengthening trade and tourism ties between the two regions.”
The Group CEO further stated, “This route offers convenient passenger transport services,and Ethiopian will continue exploring new opportunities to expand its network in India andthe region. As the continent’s top carrier with wide connectivity and world-class service, we remain dedicated to meeting the growing demand and fostering stronger partnerships across borders.”
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates over fifty weekly dedicated passenger and cargo flights to five Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Chennai. With the addition of Hyderabad, Ethiopian Airlines aims to reinforce its presence in India, catering to increasing travel needs and providing travellers with greater flexibility and seamless connections to and through India and the wider region
