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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, is pleased to announce that it has finalized all preparations to commence scheduled passenger services to Yabelo Airport with three weekly flights. The inaugural service is set to take place on September 5, 2025, marking an important milestone in Ethiopia’s domestic air connectivity.
Expanding Domestic Connectivity
Yabelo, located in Ethiopia’s Borena Zone within the Oromia Region, is a strategic hub for commerce, tourism, and culture. The new route reflects Ethiopian Airlines’ ongoing commitment to strengthening domestic and regional air transport, ensuring that previously underserved areas become more accessible. By opening Yabelo Airport to scheduled passenger flights, the airline will enhance mobility for residents, support tourism in the region, and contribute to local economic growth.
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates the largest domestic network in Africa, serving more than 20 destinations within Ethiopia. With Yabelo added to the list, the airline is expanding its ability to connect remote communities to the capital, Addis Ababa, and beyond through its global network.
Special Introductory Fares
To celebrate this new route, Ethiopian Airlines is offering limited-time discounted ticket prices. Passengers traveling to Yabelo can take advantage of the promotional fares by purchasing tickets directly from Ethiopian Airlines’ ticket offices or through the airline’s digital platforms, including the website and mobile app. The discount aims to make air travel more accessible and to encourage travelers to experience Yabelo’s unique cultural and natural attractions.
A Boost for Tourism and Trade
Yabelo and its surrounding areas are known for their rich cultural heritage, pastoralist traditions, and natural landscapes, including wildlife reserves and eco-tourism opportunities. Improved air access is expected to facilitate domestic tourism, encourage business travel, and strengthen local trade.
Furthermore, Ethiopian Airlines’ decision to expand into Yabelo underscores the company’s broader strategy to support Ethiopia’s regional development goals. By connecting secondary cities and emerging towns, the airline is not only enhancing convenience for passengers but also stimulating economic opportunities in previously hard-to-reach areas.
Ethiopian Airlines: Leading Africa’s Aviation
As a member of the Star Alliance and a global aviation leader, Ethiopian Airlines continues to set benchmarks in both international and domestic aviation. With a fleet of modern aircraft and a reputation for operational excellence, the airline’s expansion into Yabelo is a testament to its vision of making air travel an engine for national development.
