Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting from June 16, 2025. This new route exemplifies Ethiopian Airlines‘ commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity between Africa and Asia, providing passengers convenient travel options.

The new flight will commence operations with three mid-day departures from Addis Ababa to Hyderabad and morning arrivals on the return leg as per the details below:

• ET 682 Addis Ababa (ADD) to Hyderabad (HYD) – Mon, Wed, Sat
• ET 683 Hyderabad (HYD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) – Tue, Thu, Sat

Regarding the launch of the new service, Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, remarked, “We are delighted to commence a new passenger service in Hyderabad. Since our first flight to Mumbai, India, in 1971, we have expanded our footprint nationwide, offering convenient passenger and cargo transportation services. This new service will enhance travel options for our esteemed passengers and strengthen trade and tourism ties between the two countries and beyond. It is also a testament to Ethiopian’s commitment to enhancing its position as the continent’s top carrier with wide connectivity and world-class service”.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers over fifty weekly dedicated passenger and cargo flights to five Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Chennai; with the opening of this new passenger route to Hyderabad, Ethiopian will solidify its presence in India and enhance flight alternatives for passengers travelling between and outside the region.