Why it matters:
- Strategic boost to north-central Ethiopia’s industrial corridor, improving access to Kombolcha Industrial Park
- Supports socioeconomic development by enhancing connectivity for surrounding towns and regional trade
- Part of Ethiopian Airlines’ national strategy to expand domestic air infrastructure and decentralise travel routes
- Facilitates direct travel between regional cities such as Kombolcha and Bahir Dar without transiting via Addis Ababa
- Increases capacity for emergency response and humanitarian operations in a region previously impacted by conflict
- Establishes a modern benchmark for secondary airport infrastructure across Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Group has unveiled a global standard airport in Wollo Kombolcha, in the north-central part of Ethiopia. The newly enhanced airport facility, which includes a passenger terminal building, VIP terminal, and support facility buildings, received a grand inauguration in the presence of H.E. Arega Kebede, President of the Amhara Regional State, senior government officials, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew, and Ethiopian Airlines executives.
The construction, completed at a project cost of over 12 million Euros, covered a new terminal building with a total built-up area of 3,500 square metres, as well as ancillary buildings such as an airport rescue and firefighting station, water reservoir, parking areas, and site works including connecting roads.
Commenting on the inauguration of the new passenger terminal, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew said, “We are delighted with the completion of our Wollo Kombolcha Airport construction project that will enhance our passengers’ experience at the airport. The inauguration of this new terminal demonstrates our commitment to enhancing both our domestic and international operations at a comparable pace. We believe the enhancement of the airport facility will boost the socioeconomic growth of neighbouring cities as well.”
Ethiopian Airlines operates daily flights to and from Kombolcha. Passengers are also provided with the option to travel between Kombolcha and Bahir Dar directly, without having to transit via Addis Ababa.
In a strategic move to elevate domestic travel, Ethiopian Airlines Group continues to enhance domestic aviation facilities in Ethiopia. Kombolcha Airport has been among the facilities that Ethiopian is working on upgrading.
Strengthening this commitment, Ethiopian will continue to renovate and expand domestic airports across the country.
