Ethiopian Lands in Port Louis, Opening New Era of Ethiopia-Mauritius Connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first direct flight service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius. The new route aims to strengthen economic, social, and tourism ties between the two nations.
Why it matters
This expansion improves regional connectivity in Africa, facilitating trade and tourism growth between East Africa and the Indian Ocean island nation.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopian Lands in Port Louis, Opening New Era of Ethiopia–Mauritius Connectivity 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 12, 2026 (ENA) — Ethiopian Airlines has officially inaugurated its first direct flight from Addis Ababa to Port Louis, landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The first-ever inaugural flight marks a historic milestone in air connectivity between Ethiopia and Mauritius.
As Pulse of Africa reported from Port Louis, the arrival of Ethiopian Airlines' inaugural direct flight was marked by a vibrant ceremony attended by government officials, aviation executives, diplomats, business leaders, invited guests, and members of the public, who gathered at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to witness the beginning of a new chapter in Ethiopia–Mauritius relations.
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