Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, has announced a launch of thrice-weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from 31st of May 2024.
According to the carrier, the new thrice-weekly services to Freetown will be operated using the most modern and eco-friendly Boeing 787-800 aircraft, to offer passengers a comfortable and enjoyable flight experience.
The flight schedule for the new service is as follows: ET 943 Addis Ababa (ADD) Ouagadougou (OUA) Freetown (FNA) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ET 942 Freetown (FNA) Ouagadougou (OUA) Addis Ababa (ADD) Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
“We are delighted to expand our West Africa network with the addition of Freetown, Sierra Leone. This new route, set to launch in May 2024, will not only provide our passengers with more options for travel but also facilitate increased tourism, trade and investment opportunities between Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso”, explained Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew.