Manchester Airport secures flights to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines
Manchester Airport has secured a landmark route into the heart of Africa, underlining its role in connecting the North to the world's most important markets. Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service to Addis Ababa, the East African nation's capital. The route will unlock connections to more than 58 countries across the African continent.
Ethiopian, which flies to more destinations in Africa than any other carrier, will operate the ultramodern B-787 on the route with business and economy classes. It will serve as a key trade route for Northern businesses, opening up fresh export opportunities and delivering cost and journey time savings to those already operating there.
The service will start on December 1, initially transiting via Brussels. It will leave Manchester at 19:00, arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 06:00, providing significant onward connectivity options from the African hub. On the return it departs Addis Ababa at 00:45 and arrives in Manchester at 06:55.
