Africa’s Largest Airline Continues to Bring the Continent Closer with New Route to Mozambique’s Nacala

Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, continues to strengthen connections across the continent with the launch of thrice-weekly flights to Nacala, Mozambique, expanding air links between the two countries and creating new opportunities for trade, tourism and investment.

The airline celebrated the launch of the new service, with the inaugural flight scheduled to depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on the morning of October 27.

The new route is expected to improve connectivity across Africa and beyond while facilitating business and tourism. Nacala becomes Ethiopian Airlines’ third destination in Mozambique, after Maputo and Beira, further expanding the airline’s presence in the southern African country.

The launch ceremony was attended by invited guests, including Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, Director General of African Affairs at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mozambique’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Nuno Tomás.

Speaking at the event, Zerihun highlighted the longstanding ties between Ethiopia and Mozambique, rooted in their shared ideals of Pan-Africanism. He said Ethiopian Airlines’ entry into Nacala would strengthen bilateral relations and create further opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.

Recalling discussions between the leaders of Ethiopia and Mozambique on the sidelines of the Tana High-Level Forum, Zerihun noted that the talks had laid the groundwork for expanding cooperation across various sectors.

For his part, Ambassador Nuno Tomás said the new flight service would promote tourism, trade and investment while creating opportunities to showcase the cultural heritage and resources of both countries internationally.

He added that the service would strengthen people-to-people ties by making travel between Ethiopia and Mozambique more accessible.

Reta Melaku, Chief Operating Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, said Nacala was the airline’s third destination in Mozambique, reflecting its continued commitment to connecting African countries.

He emphasized that the airline was working to strengthen continental connectivity and facilitate trade, investment and tourism, adding that the new route formed part of its broader vision of bringing African nations closer together.

The new service further reinforces Ethiopian Airlines’ role in advancing African connectivity and regional integration by linking markets, facilitating cross-border business and bringing people and cultures closer together.