Ethiopian Airlines Expands Domestic Network with Flights to Yabelo
Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new passenger service to Yabelo in southern Ethiopia this week, coinciding with the opening of a newly built airport in the Borena Zone of the Oromia Region. The national carrier plans to operate flights to Yabelo three times per week, marking the latest step in its strategy to enhance domestic connectivity across the country.
The Yabelo launch follows a series of airport upgrades and new routes introduced by Ethiopian Airlines, including recent developments at Gode, Jinka, Dembi Dollo, and Axum. Since taking over Ethiopian Airports Enterprise in 2017, the airline has expanded its domestic network to 22 destinations, operating primarily with Dash 8-400 aircraft. Improved local access contributes to regional tourism development and supports broader national infrastructure goals.
Source: Ethiopian Monitor
