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Addis Ababa, May 28, 2025 — Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to significantly expand its air service between Moscow and Addis Ababa, with daily flights scheduled to commence in December 2025. This marks a major step in strengthening air connectivity between Ethiopia and Russia.
Michael Endale Taffesse, Head of Ethiopian Airlines’ Representative Office in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), confirmed the development in a statement to African Initiative. “At present, we are planning to increase the frequency of flights between Ethiopia and Russia,” he said. “Then, from December, we plan to make the flights daily — that is, aircraft will fly between Moscow and Addis Ababa seven days a week.”
Currently, the airline operates four flights per week between the two capitals. Beginning in July, this frequency is set to increase to five flights per week, as Ethiopian Airlines gradually ramps up service to meet growing demand.
The move reflects the airline’s broader strategy to expand its global footprint and strengthen Ethiopia’s role as a key aviation hub connecting Africa with Europe, Asia, and beyond. The additional flights are expected to boost trade, tourism, and diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Russia, at a time when both countries are deepening their economic and political cooperation.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, has been steadily expanding its international routes, even amid global aviation challenges. The new daily service to Moscow is expected to enhance its already extensive global network, which spans over 130 international destinations.
Further details regarding flight schedules, ticket availability, and aircraft types to be deployed on the route will be announced closer to the launch date.
