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Ethiopian Airlines launches passenger service to Sharjah, UAE

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Ethiopian Airlines launches passenger service to Sharjah, UAE
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Ethiopian Airlines announced the commencement of passenger service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on June 1, 2025. The announcement was made on the social media platform X.

According to Ethiopian Airlines, the new Addis Ababa–Sharjah route operates four times weekly. Flights depart Addis Ababa on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 10:05 p.m., arriving in Sharjah at 3:25 a.m. Return flights leave Sharjah on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 4:25 a.m., reaching Addis Ababa at 7:45 a.m. The service utilizes Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, known for their fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

As reported by Business Insider Africa, the inaugural flight on June 2, 2025, was marked by a ceremonial reception at Sharjah International Airport. Senior officials from both Ethiopia and the UAE attended the event. The new route is anticipated to bolster trade and investment ties between the two regions. This aligns with Sharjah Airport's strategic goal to increase its annual passenger capacity to 25 million by 2027. The addition of Ethiopian Airlines is expected to enhance Sharjah's connectivity with Africa.

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According to Xinhua News Agency, Ethiopian Airlines' Chief Operating Officer Retta Melaku said that the new service complements the airline's existing cargo operations and strengthens its connectivity to the Middle East. The airline currently operates over 120 weekly passenger and cargo flights to about 13 destinations in the region. Melaku said that the Sharjah route is designed to offer seamless global connectivity to and from the UAE while complementing Ethiopian's cargo services.

Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 and is based in Addis Ababa. It is Africa’s largest airline by fleet size, destinations served, and passenger volume. The carrier operates flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. As a member of the Star Alliance, Ethiopian Airlines is recognized for its modern fleet which includes Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s; Airbus A350s; and De Havilland Q400s.

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