SubscribeEthiopian Airlines is firming up long-rumoured plans to launch direct flights to Australia, with a target year now given for the start of operations. Ethiopian Airlines seeks to add Australia to route mapLaunching flights to Australia would allow Ethiopian Airlines to close the final gap in its market. Ethiopian is keen to connect Australasia with African hubThe idea of an Australian connection for Ethiopian Airlines has been mooted for some time. “In my role as regional manager for Ethiopian Airlines, responsible for Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, I have been driving forward our strategic goal of expanding our services to Australia,” Gutema said in July. “At Ethiopian Airlines, we embody resilience and unwavering commitment.

Source: Ethiopian News February 16, 2026 15:01 UTC