Ethiopian Airlines to Commence New Thrice-Weekly Service to Lyon, France in Q3 2026
In the third quarter of 2026, starting from 02 July, the leading airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, Ethiopian Airlines, will launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland. This plan was announced via a press release dated Tuesday 06 January 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.
