Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest-growing airline in Africa, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal, starting July 2, 2025.
This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the airline’s regional expansion across Europe, offering travelers more options and seamless connectivity.
The new service will operate four times a week, with a single stop in Madrid, Spain, on the B787 Dreamliner. The schedule is designed to provide passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel experience:
Flight ET740 will depart from Addis Ababa on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 23:10, arriving in Madrid at 05:55 the next day.
From Madrid, it will depart on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 06:55, arriving in Porto at 07:15.
Flight ET741 will depart from Porto on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 19:55, arriving in Madrid at 21:10. From Madrid, it will depart at 23:10, arriving in Addis Ababa at 07:25 the next day.
Ato Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines says, “We are delighted to expand our network to Porto, a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and economic significance”.
“This new route demonstrates our commitment to providing our passengers with more travel options and seamless connectivity. We look forward to welcoming our passengers on board and offering them the exceptional service that Ethiopian Airlines is known for.”
Ethiopian Airlines has been serving Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, through codeshare flights via London, Milan, and other nearby cities.
With this new passenger flight service, the airline will operate approximately 140 weekly passenger flights across Europe to 22 destinations, as well as 8 cargo destinations.
The addition of this new route reinforces Ethiopian Airlines’ position in the region, fostering stronger ties between Europe, Africa, and beyond.
