flydubai today announced it is to begin flights to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.

Arabian aero space, April 01, 2011
Flights to the East African nation will begin on 22 April, 2011 and operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: "There are significant ties between the UAE and Ethiopia that have registered steady growth over the past few years.

The announcement of flights to Addis Ababa will not only help to develop these further but also provide an affordable travel option for business people and tourists alike."