Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is preparing to take a major step in aviation connectivity by allowing international flights to operate directly from regional airports instead of routing all traffic through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
A New Era for Regional Airports
The announcement was made during a meeting between the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority and private aviation companies on flight services.
According to Ato Endeshaw Yegezu, Advisor for Air Transport and International Affairs, the plan is part of Ethiopia’s strategy to decentralize air connectivity, ease travel burdens, and boost tourism.
Planned Flight Routes
The new network will link regional cities through both domestic and international connections.
Some of the highlighted plans include:
- Mizan Tepe – Jimma – Gambella – Asosa route
- Dire Dawa – Harar – Bale Robe route
This means passengers will no longer have to pass through Addis Ababa to connect between regional destinations.
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