22 September 2026

Ethiopian Airlines to Expand Its Presence in Mozambique with a New Passenger Service to Nacala

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African Pilot Newsdesk

Why this article matters
The addition of Nacala will extend Ethiopian Airlines’ presence in Mozambique beyond Maputo and Beira, providing northern Mozambique with an additional international air service through the airline’s Addis Ababa hub. The planned route will strengthen connectivity for business and leisure travellers serving Nacala, an important centre for trade and tourism.

By incorporating Nacala into its existing service via Beira, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its Mozambican network to three destinations. The planned three-times-weekly operation will provide additional connections between Mozambique and the airline’s wider African and international network, supporting travel and commercial links without requiring passengers to connect through Maputo.

Of Interest
Ethiopian Airlines starts services to Nacala on 27 October 2026.

The route operates three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

ET 875 is routed Addis Ababa to Blantyre to Nacala and back to Addis Ababa.

The flight leaves Addis Ababa at 0920, reaches Blantyre at 1215 and Nacala at 1420, returning to Addis Ababa at 2005.

Nacala becomes the airline’s third destination in Mozambique.

Ethiopian already serves Maputo and Beira.

Ethiopian Airlines, plans to expand its presence in Mozambique with a thrice weekly passenger service to Nacala starting from 27 October 2026. Nacala will join the vast Ethiopian network as the airline’s third destination in Mozambique after Maputo and Beira.

Ethiopian will deploy the Boeing B737-8 aircraft for the service, operating the flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays per the schedule below.

Commenting on the commencement of the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew stated: “As a pan-African airline, expanding our presence in Mozambique with a third destination is truly a proud moment for us. The commencement of this flight will further strengthen the relationship between the people of Mozambique and Ethiopia. With this flight, we will bring our renowned, award-winning service to Nacala, connecting the city with our global network. Standing firm in our core value, we will continue to bridge connectivity gaps across Africa and bring every corner of our continent closer to the world.”

Nacala serves as a vital centre for trade and tourism. Ethiopian Airlines’ new service will strengthen the city’s economic, commercial and diplomatic connectivity. The airline operates a young, modern fleet complemented by world-class customer service, providing an exceptional travel experience for business and leisure travellers.

With the largest network in Africa, serving more than 65 destinations across the continent, Ethiopian Airlines continues to play a pivotal role in promoting trade, tourism and economic integration among African nations.