Ethiopian Airlines unveils new cargo route from Macau to Madrid

Addis Ababa, April 3, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopian Airlines has launched a cargo route connecting Macau International Airport to Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. The inaugural flight to Spain’s busiest airport—a Boeing 777F freighter—departed from Macau on Thursday morning.

The Ethiopian Ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew, attended the launch ceremony of the airline’s cargo service in Macau.

Ambassador Tefera said that the launch of the service demonstrates the airline’s commitment to expanding its cargo connectivity and facilitating global trade.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s biggest carrier, marked this milestone as its tenth cargo destination in China.

Beyond direct shipments to Madrid, Ethiopian Airlines will also facilitate transit shipments to South America, covering destinations such as Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Chile.

The airline stated that this expansion underscores its commitment to strengthening its cargo network and facilitating global trade.

Ethiopian Airlines reported over US$7 billion (MOP55.6 billion) in revenue for its 2023/2024 financial year, an increase from US$6.1 billion a year earlier.

In its latest financial report, the airline logged 577,746 flight hours across a broad network of 139 international destinations and 22 domestic routes, reflecting a 19 per cent growth over the previous record.