Addis Ababa, October 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines has resumed regular flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle, the capital of Tigray region, with the first flight arriving at Alula Aba Nega International Airport early Sunday morning.
The resumption restores regular air links between the national capital and Mekelle, with residents gathering at the airport to welcome the arriving aircraft and express their joy at the return of the service.
Ethiopian Airlines had previously announced that flights to Mekelle would resume on October 11, 2026.