Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its Nigerian operations by introducing three additional weekly evening flights from Abuja starting October 2025

Ethiopian Airlines to add three extra flights to Abuja from October 28


  • Ethiopian Airlines will add three extra weekly flights from Abuja starting October 28, 2025.

  • The new flights will operate in the evening at 10 pm, while the existing daily midday flight remains unchanged.

  • Passengers from Abuja will benefit from faster connections to multiple destinations in Africa, Asia, and beyond, including Dubai (DXB), São Paulo (GRU), and Tel Aviv (TLV).

  • The airline is offering extra baggage allowance for passengers traveling to Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Madras, and Dubai.

  • Passengers can also earn double miles on the new flights as part of loyalty rewards.

  • Ethiopian Airlines emphasized the goal of reducing travel costs and improving service delivery for Nigerian passengers.

  • Abuja’s growing importance as a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination influenced the decision to expand services.

  • The Nigerian government’s reopening of the Abuja International Conference Centre has further boosted the city’s role as a global events hub.

  • Ethiopian Airlines has been operating in Nigeria since 1960, serving Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, and Kano.

  • The airline deploys some of the newest aircraft globally, including the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

  • With these additions, Ethiopian Airlines reinforces its strategy of matching competition with capacity, modern equipment, and strong market presence in Nigeria.

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