Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and a member of the Star Alliance, is set to officially enter the Bangladeshi market with the launch of its inaugural flight on the new Addis Ababa-Dhaka-Addis Ababa route this Sunday. The airline will operate five direct flights weekly, providing travelers from Bangladesh with convenient access to over 155 destinations worldwide, including key cities across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond.
The inaugural flight, ET 678, will be operated by a state-of-the-art Boeing Dreamliner 787-9, arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) from Addis Ababa at 8:30 am on November 3, with a return departure to Addis Ababa at 9:40 am the same day. Regular flights on this route will depart Dhaka in the mornings on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with additional evening departures on Mondays and Fridays.
This new route will significantly enhance Bangladesh’s connectivity with Africa and the world, aligning with Ethiopian Airlines’ mission to “Connect Continents, Cultures, and Communities.” Air Vice Marshal Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), will attend the launch ceremony at HSIA, along with Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Lemma Yadecha.
“Bangladesh is a vibrant and rapidly expanding market, and we are confident that our modern fleet and exceptional service will meet the travel needs between our two regions,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. He noted that the new service will greatly enhance socio-economic ties between Bangladesh and Ethiopia and extend benefits to the broader region.
“This is more than just a flight; it is an opportunity to bring Bangladesh and the world closer together,” said Shohag Hossain, Managing Director of Rhythm Group, Ethiopian Airlines’ General Sales Agent in Bangladesh.
