(Posted 17th June 2024)
The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, and one of the fastest- growing airline brands globally, launched its thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of the airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport.
Ethiopian Airlines new flights to Gudina Tumsa Airport will be operated per the schedule below.
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nekemte (NEK) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays with
flights from Nekemte (NEK) departing on the same days.
Regarding the inaugural flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin
Tasew said, “Our joy is doubled as we celebrate the completion of the new Gudina Tumsa Airport project and the commencement of a new service. This project is part of our vision to expand our domestic destinations nationwide with a firm determination to strengthen regional connectivity. And we are truly pleased to witness the completion of yet another aviation facility project and service commencement.”
The Gudina Tumsa Airport project that cost 1.1 billion ETB and includes a new airfield, access
road to the airport, watch towers, a temporary terminal, and other facilities with the
construction of the permanent terminal to commence on the coming budget year. The runway is designed for Boing 737 aircraft type, while the apron can park two B737 or four Q-400 aircrafts at a time.
Realizing its vision to expand its domestic networks to 31 from the current 23 by 2035,
Ethiopian has already begun constructing and upgrading domestic airports and aviation
facilities to offer more extended and advanced flight services in the country.
The newly completed airport facility is part of Ethiopian Airlines goal in advancing the
socio-economic and cultural interrelation between Ethiopian cities and beyond.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Termina I, Axum Yohannes IV Airport, Jinka
Airport Terminal, and Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport, are some of the projects inaugurated
in the recent past with more others set to be completed soon.
