Ethiopian Airlines Will Launch Nacala Flight Service
A new route connecting Addis Ababa to Nacala via Malawi begins operations on October 27, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Africa
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Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate a new thrice-weekly flight service to Nacala, Mozambique, starting October 27, 2026. The route will operate via Blantyre, Malawi, utilizing a Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
Why it matters
The addition of this service marks the airline's third destination in Mozambique, expanding connectivity between East Africa and the coastal Mozambican city. The route aims to facilitate travel through the Blantyre stopover.
The flight service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Nacala joins Maputo and Beira as the third Mozambican destination in the carrier's network.
The players
Ethiopian Airlines
The state-owned flag carrier of Ethiopia is recognized as one of the largest and most successful aviation companies in Africa.
The details
Flight ET875 will depart Addis Ababa at 09h20, reaching Blantyre at 12h15 before continuing to Nacala at 14h20. The return leg departs Nacala at 15h10, arriving back in Addis Ababa at 20h05.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The new flight service to Nacala launches.
Travel Outlook
This route expansion follows the growth goals set by the African Union's Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative, which aims to improve continental connectivity through increased regional flight routes. By linking Ethiopian hubs to emerging coastal markets in Mozambique, the carrier mirrors broader trends of increasing inter-African aviation infrastructure.
Travelers looking to fly between Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique will have three scheduled options per week starting in late October 2026. Passengers should note the intermediate stop in Blantyre when booking itineraries to ensure their connection timing aligns with the local departure schedule.
The takeaway
The new route offers a strategic link for travelers navigating between major East African hubs and Mozambique. Travelers should coordinate arrival times carefully given the multi-leg nature of the transit through Blantyre.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments across the Africa region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travelnews.
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