Ethiopian Airlines Group announced the launch of its flight to Garowe, Somalia, via Bossaso, Somalia effective 15 July 2019. The flight schedule to Garowe, Somalia is as per the below: FlightNumber FrequencyDepartureAirport Departure time ArrivalAirport ArrivalTime Sub Fleet ET 0368 Mon, Wed,Sat. ADD 11:30 BSA 13:35 ET DH8 ET 0368 Mon, Wed, Sat. BSA 14:35...
November 9, 2026
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