Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new route connecting its Addis Ababa Bole hub to Mauritius. The inaugural flight is scheduled for today at 8:50 a.m. This new service will operate three times a week: Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing Addis Ababa at 8:50 a.m. and arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Port Louis at 3:20 p.m.
The return flight departs Mauritius at 4:15 p.m. and lands at Addis Ababa International Airport at 8:45 p.m. This route is operated with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 160 seats in two cabin configurations: 16 in Cloud Nine and 144 in Economy Class.
Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, announced: “We are delighted to serve Mauritius, our 41st destination in Africa.” The growth in outbound tourism from Mauritius has created strong demand for travel from Ethiopia, and we are ready to offer our customers greater accessibility for travelers wishing to discover Mauritius.
As the leading airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines serves major hubs both in Africa and internationally. Recently, the Star Alliance member airline launched a flight to Lyon, bringing the number of international destinations in its network to 145.