Travelers planning their journey to Mauritius will be happy to know that soon there will be another way to go to the destination, thanks to the new direct flight by Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines Mauritius Flights, The new route from Ethiopia to Mauritius is set to take off on July 12, 2026. The service will facilitate better connectivity from Eastern Africa to the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius.
Direct Flight between Addis Ababa and Mauritius to Commence by Ethiopian Airlines
As per the announcement made by the carrier, the direct Addis Ababa – Mauritius flight will be operated thrice weekly.
Service days include:
- Wednesday
- Friday
- Sunday
Connections have been planned in such a manner that travelers can conveniently transfer to various destinations in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Middle East via Addis Ababa Hub of the airline.
New Routes Timetable
New routes will operate in accordance with the following schedule:
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival |
| ET887 | Addis Ababa – Mauritius | 8:50 AM | 3:20 PM |
| ET886 | Mauritius – Addis Ababa | 4:15 PM | 8:45 PM |
The new route will enable quicker access to destinations from Mauritius as compared to routes requiring connecting flights through other African cities.
Accessing Mauritius with Ethiopian Airlines
In the absence of this new route, Ethiopian Airlines had limited flights to Mauritius under code-share and interline arrangements through Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Antananarivo.
Direct flight service removes the necessity of making extra stops, resulting in increased convenience of travel.
Better accessibility to Mauritius is expected to encourage tourism to this beautiful island.
Aiding Tourism and Business
According to Ethiopian Airlines, the purpose of establishing the new route is to promote economic cooperation and increase the mobility of persons within the continent.
Increased mobility through better access to the island will promote tourism while providing an opportunity to boost the economy through business and investments between Mauritius and the rest of Africa.
As countries on the continent increase their focus on integrating the region, air connectivity becomes a vital component in promoting economic development.
Expanding the African Network of Ethiopian Airlines
The flight to Mauritius forms part of Ethiopian Airlines’ continued expansion of services across the African continent.
In the last ten years, the airline has aggressively expanded its network in Africa, making Addis Ababa one of the leading aviation centers in the region.
The airline explains that improving air connectivity between different nations in Africa will be a priority as it continues to establish connections between the continent and other parts of the world.
Booking of the New Routes
Flights to Mauritius are currently available for booking by travelers wishing to make use of the new route when it becomes operational in July.
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