Ethiopian Airlines Sharjah service launches with four weekly flights, enhancing Africa-UAE tourism, trade, and passenger convenience.
Sharjah: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has officially launched its new Ethiopian Airlines Sharjah passenger service, connecting Sharjah to Addis Ababa from 1 June 2025. The inaugural flight was celebrated at Sharjah International Airport with dignitaries and officials from both the UAE and Ethiopia.
Attendees included H.E. Sheikh Khalid Isam Al Qassimi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Civil Aviation Department, and H.E. Oumer Hussien, Ethiopian Ambassador to the UAE. Ethiopian Airlines’ top executives and Sharjah tourism representatives also joined in marking the new route launch, which operates four times a week.
This new service enhances connectivity between the UAE and Africa, offering seamless access to Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international network. CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew remarked, “We are truly delighted to connect our passengers to an additional getaway in the UAE with our new flights to Sharjah. The new service will help boost investment, tourism, diplomatic and socio-economic bonds between the two regions.”
Previously operating cargo flights to Sharjah, the airline’s expansion into passenger services signals growing demand for cross-continental travel. This development also strengthens Sharjah’s role as a strategic gateway for global travellers and businesses entering emerging African markets.
The inaugural celebration featured a lucky draw, adding excitement to the launch. Winners received Business and Economy Class tickets, as well as a collectible aircraft model, symbolising Ethiopian Airlines’ aviation legacy.
Sharjah, now Ethiopian Airlines’ second passenger destination in the UAE, is emerging as both a cultural beacon and commercial hub. Its historical richness, dynamic industrial sector, and proximity to major airports make it a magnet for business and leisure travellers alike.
The route is expected to foster tourism, trade, and cultural exchange, while supporting Sharjah’s rising profile as a destination for eco-tourism, education, and innovation. Travellers flying this new route can expect world-class service and a smooth journey with Africa’s most awarded airline.
With Ethiopian Airlines Sharjah flights now operational, a vital new air corridor has opened, bridging Africa’s vast opportunities with the UAE’s global influence.
