Ethiopian Airlines Begins Nacala Flights, Port Harcourt Service to Follow in December

Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Airlines begins scheduled passenger flights to Nacala, Mozambique, on 27 October 2026. It will start flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 1 December 2026, extending its African network.
Nacala, Mozambique
The Nacala service will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with a Boeing 737-8. Flights will route from Addis Ababa via Blantyre, Malawi, to Nacala, and return directly to Addis Ababa. Nacala becomes the airline's third destination in Mozambique, after Maputo and Beira.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said the new service will strengthen ties between the peoples of Mozambique and Ethiopia and connect Nacala to the airline's global network. Nacala is a major trade and tourism centre in northern Mozambique.
The route follows Mozambican President Daniel Chapo's visit to Ethiopia in April, when expanded air links between the two countries were discussed.
To mark the launch, the airline is offering 15% off fares between Nacala and its other destinations, excluding Addis Ababa, Somalia and China. Tickets must be bought by 31 October 2026 for travel between 27 October and 30 November 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
From 1 December 2026, Ethiopian Airlines will fly to Port Harcourt four times a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Port Harcourt will be its fifth Nigerian destination, joining Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Enugu. The airline has served Nigeria since 1960.
Mr. Mesfin described Port Harcourt as one of Nigeria's leading commercial and industrial hubs and a key gateway to the country's energy sector. He said the route will give passengers connections through Addis Ababa to Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. He added that it will support trade, tourism, investment and cultural exchange.
Wider network
Ethiopian Airlines serves more than 65 destinations in Africa, within a network of over 160 international and domestic passenger and cargo destinations.