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Ethiopian Airlines Begins Direct Flights Between Hyderabad and Addis Ababa

The three-times-weekly evening flights cut journey times to just over six hours to strengthen the medical tourism corridor to Africa.

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Overview

  • GHIAL marked the launch of the service on June 17 with an inaugural flight ceremony attended by key airport and airline officials.
  • Ethiopian Airlines will operate three weekly evening departures between Hyderabad’s RGIA and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
  • The 6-hour-25-minute journey will provide a seamless connection for business and leisure travelers on the South India–Africa route.
  • The route is poised to boost Hyderabad’s medical tourism sector by improving access to the city’s advanced healthcare facilities.
  • GHIAL CEO Pradeep Panicker says the new service will reinforce the airport’s status as a growing global aviation hub and foster closer India-Africa ties.