Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct flights to Mauritius
Ethiopian Airlines
The flights are scheduled to commence from July 12, 2026.
Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius, effective July 12, 2026.
By expanding regional connectivity, this service will elevate tourism, catalyse trade, and foster stronger people-to-people interactions, while creating an essential gateway that links regional markets to global networks.
The new service will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays
Regarding the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew remarked: “We are delighted to launch this direct flight service to Mauritius, making it easier for Africans and other international tourists to visit this beautiful African island destination, while also enhancing business and trade opportunities. As a leading carrier on the continent, expanding our African network remains one of our top priorities, in line with our vision of strengthening connectivity among African nations and linking the continent more closely with the rest of the world.”
Prior to introducing this direct flight, Ethiopian Airlines served Mauritius through interline and codeshare partnerships via regional hubs like Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Antananarivo.
