8 June 2026

Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Service

Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12 July 2026, operating three times a week with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Flights — thiopian Airlines will launch direct Addis Ababa–Port Louis flights from 12 July 2026.

Why this article matters
Ethiopian Airlines’ direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius service strengthens air connectivity between East Africa and the Indian Ocean, improving access for tourism, business travel and regional trade. The route also gives passengers a more direct alternative to previous interline and codeshare options via regional hubs.

For Mauritius, the service adds another African network connection into a major continental hub. For Ethiopian Airlines, it supports the carrier’s wider strategy of expanding intra-African connectivity while linking more African markets into its global network.

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will launch a new direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12 July 2026.

The route will operate three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, using the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Flight ET 887 will depart Addis Ababa at 08:50 and arrive in Mauritius at 15:20, while the return flight, ET 886, will depart Port Louis at 16:15 and arrive in Addis Ababa at 20:45.

The airline said the new service forms part of its strategy to strengthen African connectivity, support regional integration and improve links between Southeast Africa and wider international markets. Ethiopian Airlines expects the route to support tourism, trade and business travel, while offering passengers faster and more convenient connections through its Addis Ababa hub.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said the direct service would make it easier for African and international travellers to visit Mauritius, while also enhancing business and trade opportunities. He added that expanding the airline’s African network remains a priority as Ethiopian works to improve connectivity between African countries and the rest of the world.

Before announcing the direct service, Ethiopian Airlines served Mauritius through interline and codeshare partnerships via regional hubs including Johannesburg, Nairobi and Antananarivo.