Ethiopian will deploy the Boeing B737-8 aircraft for the Nacala service, operating the flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays per the schedule below.
Commenting on the commencement of the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew, said “As a pan-African airline, expanding our presence in Mozambique with a third destination is truly a proud moment for us. The commencement of this flight will further strengthen the relationship between the people of Mozambique and Ethiopia. With this flight, we will bring our renowned, award-winning service to Nacala, connecting the city with our global network. Standing firm in our core value, we will continue to bridge connectivity gaps across Africa and bring every corner of our continent closer to the world.”
Nacala is a vital centre for trade and tourism, and Ethiopian Airlines’ new service will further strengthen the city’s economic, commercial, and diplomatic connectivity. Operating its young and modern fleet, complemented by world-class customer service, Ethiopian will provide an exceptional travel experience to and from Nacala for both business and leisure travellers.
With the largest network in Africa, serving more than 65 destinations across the continent, Ethiopian Airlines continues to play a pivotal role in promoting trade, tourism, and economic integration among African nations, while enhancing connectivity and facilitating business and cultural exchange.
Ethiopian Airlines set to resume flights to Durban, South Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has also announced to its valued customers that, effective December 11, 2026, it will resume daily passenger services to Durban, South Africa. As its third destination in South Africa, following Johannesburg and Cape Town, the service will complement Ethiopian Airlines’ existing operations in the country, further strengthening connectivity and providing travelers with greater choice and convenience. The route will also facilitate increased business, tourism, and trade links between South Africa and the rest of the world.
The resumption of the flight underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to strengthening intra-African connectivity and advancing its longstanding vision of realising an integrated continent.
The service will operate as per the below schedule:
| Flight No. | Departure Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival Time |
| ET 889 | ADD | 08:35 | DUR | 13:25 |
| ET 888 | DUR | 14:15 | ADD | 21:00 |
Commenting on the resumption of the service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew stated, “We are delighted to welcome Durban back to our network. The resumption of this daily service underscores our commitment to providing seamless connectivity and greater travel choices for our passengers within Africa and beyond. We see strong potential to further enhance trade, tourism, and business links between South Africa and our extensive global network through our Addis Ababa hub. As Africa’s largest airline, we remain committed to expanding our network and bringing more destinations closer to our customers.”
Ethiopian Airlines has maintained a strong presence in the South African market for more than three decades, having commenced operations to Johannesburg in 1993, followed by Cape Town in 2015. Over the years, Ethiopian has progressively expanded its services and market presence in response to growing demand for passenger and cargo air transportation.
Follow BOTT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
Subscribe BOTT Channels on WhatsApp & Telegram to receive real time updates
