Etihad Airways has announced seven new routes to the Gulf, Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, enhancing connections to Abu Dhabi.
About the route development of Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates national airline, has announced its expansion of seven routes to offer point-to-point service to Abu Dhabi. The new destinations include Almaty in Kazakhstan, Baku in Azerbaijan, Bucharest in Romania, Medina in Saudi Arabia, Tbilisi in Georgia, Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Yerevan in Armenia.
The flights will be opened to the market in the next couple of days. Most of the services will begin in Mar 2026. Flights to Medina, in particular, will offer service from Nov 2025.
Remarkably, including these seven routes, the airline has announced 27 new routes in 2025, including year-round routes and seasonal services.
Earlier this year, Etihad Airways has already celebrated four new routes to Prague, Warsaw, Sochi and Atlanta, and planned to add 13 more routes by the end of 2025.
A few days ago, the airline also announced its summer schedule for 2026. The operator will offer flights to Krakow, Salalah, and Kazan during the peak season.
More about Etihad Airways’ new routes
Most of the new routes will begin their services from Mar 2026. The flights to Medina will operate six times per week, starting from Nov 9, 2025. Other routes will operate as follows:
- The flights to Baku will fly 10 times per week, starting from Mar 2, 2026.
- The flights to Yerevan, also operating 10 weekly flights, start from Mar 9, 2026.
- The flights to Tbilisi with eight weekly operations will operate from Mar 13, 2026.
- The flights to Almaty and Bucharest, both starting from Mar 16, 2026, will offer eight and four weekly flights.
- The flight to Tashkent with six weekly flights will begin its service from Mar 17, 2026.
Etihad’s Chief Executive Officer, Antonoaldo Neves, said:
“Our goal is clear, we want to bring more people directly to Abu Dhabi. These new routes connect us to fast-growing, culturally rich regions and will help stimulate demand for tourism and trade in the UAE’s capital. From the spiritual significance of Medina to the historic charm of Tbilisi and Yerevan, and the modern vibrancy of cities like Baku and Almaty, each destination adds depth to our growing network and attracts travellers with diverse interests.”
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