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:
| Flight
Number |
Effective
Date |
Frequency |
Dept
Arp |
Dept
Time |
Arriving
Airport |
Arriving
Time |
Fleet |
|
ET 0678 |
02-Nov-
24 |
Mon, Wed,
Sat |
Addis
Ababa |
22:35 |
Dhaka |
08:50 |
ET 787 |
|
ET 0679 |
03-Nov-
24 |
Tue, Thu, Sun |
Dhaka |
09:40 |
Addis
Ababa |
14:45 |
ET 787 |
| Flight
number |
Effective
Date |
Frequency |
Dept
Arp |
Dept
Time |
Arriving
Airport |
Arriving
Time |
Fleet |
|
ET 0680 |
01-Nov-
24 |
Tue, Thu, Sun |
Addis
Ababa |
16:00 |
Dhaka |
02:05 |
ET 787 |
|
ET 0681 |
02-Nov-
24 |
Mon, Wed, Fri |
Dhaka |
02:55 |
Addis
Ababa |
08:00 |
ET 787 |
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.