Ethiopian Airlines Port Harcourt flights: ET945 schedule

Ethiopian Airlines plans to start four weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Port Harcourt on December 1, 2026. ET945 is scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, leaving Addis Ababa at 09:30 and Port Harcourt at 13:10.

This is an announced future service, not a route that is already operating. Before booking a separate connection, hotel or fixed transfer, check that ET945 is still offered on the exact date and read the local times on the itinerary.

*Original AI-generated editorial illustration created for Roaming eSIM. The aircraft, cities, airport and route line are generic and do not depict ET945 or its exact flight path.*

The practical answer: treat December 1 as the planned launch date. Keep a connection on one ticket when practical, allow more than the published minimum when the trip is time-sensitive, confirm the baggage tag at check-in, and resolve Nigeria entry permission before departure.

This guide was reviewed on September 19, 2026, two days after Ethiopian announced the service.

ET945 timetable from December 1

Ethiopian's September 17 announcement gives this schedule:

All times are local. The release uses ET945 in both directions and lists the subfleet code 7M8. Aircraft can change for operational reasons, so use the aircraft and seat map shown for the live booking as the final check.

The new route would make Port Harcourt Ethiopian's fifth destination in Nigeria, alongside Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Enugu. That network claim comes from the airline's announcement. It does not mean every destination has the same frequency or onward connection pattern.

The route is announced, not yet operating

The first flight is planned more than two months after this guide's review date. An airline announcement is useful evidence of intent, but it is not proof that the inaugural flight has operated.

Check the exact outbound and return dates together. Four weekly flights leave gaps in the schedule, so a change or cancellation can affect a connection, appointment or hotel plan for more than one day. Avoid building a self-transfer with a short buffer around a future limited-frequency route.

Earlier schedule reporting showed a slightly different Addis Ababa to Port Harcourt arrival time. Ethiopian's newer September 17 release now gives 12:25, so that airline source controls this guide. The confirmation issued for the booked date controls the actual trip.

Planning an Addis Ababa connection

Many ET945 passengers will connect through Ethiopian's Addis Ababa hub. Ethiopian's current minimum connection table lists 35 minutes for an international-to-international connection when both sectors are Ethiopian-operated, and 45 minutes when the onward sector is with another airline. It lists one hour for an international-to-domestic transfer.

Those are acceptance thresholds, not comfort guarantees. A legal connection can still feel tight after a late arrival, remote stand, security check or gate change. Choose a longer option when missing the onward flight would break an event, separate ticket or fixed ground transfer.

Keep both sectors on one ticket when practical. At the first airport, check that the boarding passes cover the intended sectors and read the printed baggage tag before the bag leaves the counter. A separate ticket can require a new check-in and may leave the traveler responsible for a missed onward booking.

For a longer connection, Ethiopian's Addis Ababa stopover page describes hotel accommodation, meals and transfers for eligible 8 to 24 hour connections when Ethiopian operates both flights on one ticket. The airline says the voucher should be issued automatically and can be collected at the origin station or transit desk. Confirm the actual itinerary qualifies before relying on that service.

Remaining in the international transit area and entering Ethiopia are different decisions. The airline says no visa is needed to stay airside, while leaving the terminal can require entry permission based on nationality and the stopover arrangement. Check the current rule for the traveler's passport.

Check-in and baggage for ET945

Ethiopian says online check-in is generally available from 48 hours until two hours before an international departure. A traveler may still be sent to the counter for document checks, special assistance or another booking restriction. If online check-in fails, arrive early enough to complete the process in person.

The airline's airport check-in guidance recommends reporting two hours before most international flights and three hours before a departure from Addis Ababa. That is a minimum planning baseline, not a promise that every queue will be short.

The checked allowance depends on the route, fare and class. Ethiopian's baggage page currently lists one 7 kilogram cabin bag in Economy and two 7 kilogram cabin bags in Business, but the issued ticket is the better source for the checked allowance. Partner-airline sectors can change which baggage rule applies.

At the first counter, ask whether checked baggage is accepted through to the final airport and verify the airport code on the tag. Keep medication, documents, charging cables and a change of clothes in cabin baggage within the applicable limits.

Nigeria entry and Port Harcourt airport

Entry permission depends on nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay. Nigeria Immigration's tourism visa page describes one short-stay category for non-ECOWAS nationals who are not covered by a waiver. It lists a passport with at least six months' validity, a return ticket, accommodation or host details and evidence of funds among its requirements.

That page is not a universal answer for every traveler. ECOWAS citizens and nationalities covered by another arrangement can follow different rules, while business travel can require another visa class. Use Nigeria Immigration's current route for the passport and trip purpose, and complete approval before check-in when required.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria identifies Port Harcourt International Airport at Omagwa, outside central Port Harcourt. Arrange the arrival transfer using the actual terminal, accommodation address and landing time. Save the pickup contact and destination offline in case mobile service is slow on arrival.

Mobile data after landing in Port Harcourt

Roaming eSIM's live public catalog returned an exact Nigeria eSIM when checked on September 19. Use the current product page to compare the available data amounts, validity periods, supported networks and package-specific features before paying.

No Ethiopia destination result appeared in the same catalog check, and the returned Africa plan did not list Ethiopia in its coverage. Do not buy a Nigeria or Africa plan as a route-wide solution for both ends of ET945. The verified product match in this guide is for ground mobile data in Nigeria only.

Do not assume every package is unlimited, reloadable, includes calls and SMS, or permits hotspot use. Read the selected package card. An eSIM does not provide inflight Wi-Fi, replace airline alerts, satisfy immigration rules or guarantee reception inside every terminal and building.

Before travel, check whether the phone supports eSIM, decide when to install the plan, and estimate usage with the travel data calculator.

Ten questions about Ethiopian Airlines Port Harcourt flights

When do Ethiopian Airlines flights to Port Harcourt start?

The planned start is December 1, 2026. Ethiopian announced four weekly flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Recheck the booked date because the service has not started yet.

What is the ET945 schedule?

The published plan has ET945 leave Addis Ababa at 09:30 and reach Port Harcourt at 12:25. It leaves Port Harcourt at 13:10 and reaches Addis Ababa at 20:30. All times are local.

Is the Addis Ababa to Port Harcourt flight nonstop?

Yes. Ethiopian's announcement presents ADD to PHC and PHC to ADD as nonstop sectors. Confirm the routing shown on the final itinerary before purchase.

Why does ET945 have the same flight number both ways?

That is how Ethiopian published the timetable. Use the airport pair, date and departure time with the flight number so the two directions are not confused.

Is a 35-minute connection in Addis Ababa enough?

Thirty-five minutes is Ethiopian's listed minimum for an international-to-international connection on its own flights. A longer connection gives more recovery room after a delay, remote stand, security check or gate change.

Will my baggage be checked through at Addis Ababa?

It can be on an eligible through itinerary, but do not assume it for every ticket or partner flight. Ask at the first counter and confirm that the printed tag shows the accepted final airport.

Does Ethiopian provide a hotel for a long Addis Ababa layover?

The airline describes a complimentary package for eligible 8 to 24 hour connections when Ethiopian operates both flights on one ticket. Confirm qualification and collect the voucher at the origin station or transit desk.

What Nigeria visa do I need for Port Harcourt?

The answer depends on nationality, passport and trip purpose. Nigeria Immigration publishes different visa classes and exemptions. Use the official route assigned to the traveler's circumstances rather than copying another passenger's requirement.

When can I check in online for ET945?

Ethiopian says online check-in for international flights normally runs from 48 hours until two hours before departure. Document checks or booking restrictions can still require an airport counter visit.

Will one Roaming eSIM work in Nigeria and Ethiopia?

Do not assume so. The live catalog check verified a Nigeria destination page but returned no Ethiopia destination, and the Africa result did not list Ethiopia. Choose the Nigeria plan only for its stated coverage.

Before booking ET945

• Match ADD and PHC against the intended airports.
• Confirm December 1 or the later booked date in the live itinerary.
• Keep the connection on one ticket when practical.
• Choose more than the minimum connection when the trip is time-sensitive.
• Check Nigeria entry permission for the passport and trip purpose.
• Read the issued fare's cabin and checked-baggage allowance.
• Verify the final airport code on the baggage tag.
• Confirm any long-layover hotel eligibility at the origin station.
• Arrange the Port Harcourt transfer and save the address offline.
• Buy mobile data only for destinations explicitly listed by the selected plan.

Sources and update boundaries for ET945

The start date, flight number, route, frequency, times and subfleet code come from Ethiopian Airlines' September 17 announcement. The airline's current check-in, baggage, connection and stopover pages support the passenger guidance. Nigeria Immigration and FAAN support the entry and airport boundaries.

Public traveler discussions were used to identify questions about tight connections, checked baggage, stopover hotels and transit permission. They were not used to establish airline or immigration policy.

This page should be updated when ET945 begins operating, if Ethiopian changes the launch or timetable, or when connection, stopover, baggage, entry or public product details materially change.

*Route, connection, entry, baggage, airport and product details were reviewed on September 19, 2026. Recheck Ethiopian Airlines, Nigeria Immigration and the live Roaming eSIM catalog before travel.*