Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline
brands in the world, is proud to announce its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly
passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026.
With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three
destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille, further strengthening its presence in the
country and across Europe, while enhancing connectivity to and from the region through
providing seamless connections to its customers.
The new flight will operate as per the below detail.
Flight
Number
Frequency Departure
Airport
Departure
time
Arrival
Airport
Arrival
Time
Sub
Fleet
ET 738 Tue, Thu,
Sat
ADD 00:10 GVA 06:30 359
ET 738 Tue, Thu,
Sat
GVA 07:30 LYS 08:15 359
ET 739 Tue, Thu,
Sat
LYS 19:20 GVA 20:05 359
ET 739 Tue, Thu,
Sat
GVA 21:05 ADD 04:55 359
Commenting on the commencement of the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO
Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are delighted to expand our presence in France with the addition
of Lyon to our extensive global network. France has long been a key market for Ethiopian Airlines, and with over five decades of connecting the country to Africa and beyond, we remain committed
to strengthening our services to/from France and the region, facilitating trade, tourism, and people
to people ties. Beyond enhancing connectivity, this new route provides our passengers with
seamless access to destinations across our worldwide network, reaffirming our commitment to
offering reliable, convenient, and high-quality travel experiences”.
Ethiopian Airlines’ flights serve as a significant bridge between Europe and Africa
offering seamless connectivity to more than 65 destinations in Africa, deploying young
and ultra-modern aircraft. Ethiopian continues to expand its reach globally, with recent
new destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia joining its network.
