GMR AERO-led consortium GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has opened a new chapter by announcing the launch of new direct flight services from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The inaugural flight successfully departed for Addis Ababa last week after a celebratory ceremony attended by senior officials from GHIAL, key officials from Ethiopian Airlines and other airport stakeholders. The service, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most prominent airline, will further strengthen Hyderabad’s position as a growing global aviation hub.
This new route marks a significant milestone in expanding the airport’s international connectivity, offering a crucial air link between South India and the African continent. With three weekly evening departures from Hyderabad, it is a journey of 6 hours and 25 minutes, informed a release.