Travellers now have expanded connectivity between Cape Town and Addis Ababa via the African carrier's 145-destination route network. Cape Town’s global air connectivity continues to expand, with the latest milestone being Ethiopian Airlines' introduction of double-daily flights between Cape Town and Addis Ababa. Supported by Cape Town Air Access and Wesgro, the expansion strengthens Cape Town’s connectivity, and inadvertently improving access at a time when global airspaces are experiencing ongoing disruptions. Resilience in a time of disruptionThe increase also highlights a broader trend in Cape Town’s aviation market: a steady rise in the number of carriers serving the city. Air France and KLM together offer 18 weekly flights between Europe and Cape Town, having extended their peak summer season to May this year.

Source: Ethiopian News April 01, 2026 14:19 UTC