Durban to gain daily direct Ethiopian Airlines link to Addis Ababa

Durban is set to launch a daily direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines, connecting King Shaka International Airport with Addis Ababa from December 11. This new route will provide passengers with access to over 130 destinations across Africa and international markets, eliminating the need for additional domestic connections through Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Passengers will be able to travel directly to major destinations such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Mumbai, Delhi, and Washington, via Addis Ababa, a major African aviation hub. The eThekwini Municipality welcomed the new service, emphasizing its potential to boost the city's tourism and business sectors, attract foreign investment, and enhance accessibility for international business travelers.

City Manager Musa Mbhele noted that the daily service would also bolster the region's trade ambitions by improving access to international markets. The route is the result of efforts to expand direct international access to Durban's King Shaka International Airport, potentially increasing visitor arrivals and trade links for KwaZulu-Natal. The first flight is scheduled to commence on December 11.