Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Lagos Connectivity with Additional Flights - By Daisy BARRO



Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria

Ethiopian Airlines has announced a significant enhancement to its services in Nigeria. Starting July 1st, the carrier will operate two daily flights to Lagos, providing passengers with increased options and faster connections to various destinations.

The additional flights are expected to facilitate seamless connections to numerous African and Asian cities, reducing overall travel time. The flight schedule includes four evening departures at 10 pm and three early morning departures at 5:40 am. The evening flight, ET 902, will depart Lagos at 10 pm and arrive in Addis Ababa at 5:20 am, connecting passengers to various African destinations, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Tel Aviv, and others. The morning flight, ET 904, will depart Lagos at 5:40 am and arrive in Addis Ababa at 1 pm, linking passengers to afternoon departures to destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi, Istanbul, Rome, and Zanzibar.

According to Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, "We are happy to offer more flights and options out of Lagos. These extra flights help us improve service delivery and reduce costs for travelers. Most of our passengers will now arrive at their destinations faster", she said.

With a presence in Nigeria dating back to 1960, Ethiopian Airlines has consistently provided services by leveraging its modern fleet, including the A350-1000 and B787 Dreamliner. The airline's extensive network connects Lagos to over 140 global destinations.

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