Etihad Airways has announced two new routes in a bid to expand its operations globally. The airline will operate seasonal flights to Krakow in Poland and Salalah, Oman, in the summer of 2026.
Etihad’s New routes for global expansion
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates said that the new destinations have been added to enable customers to discover more cities across Europe and the Middle East.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said:
“As we continue to grow Etihad’s footprint globally, our focus remains simple: to directly link more places to Abu Dhabi and warmly welcome more visitors to experience our beautiful home and the UAE’s capital.”
Neves added:
“We’ve already celebrated inaugural flights to several new destinations this year and continue to add routes that matter to our guests. We are pleased to announce Krakow and Salalah, which each bring something special to our network – from UNESCO-listed heritage in Poland to refreshing green landscapes in Oman during the Khareef season.”
The route to Krakow in Poland will be launched on Jun 16, 2026. The destination marks the second route for Etihad Airways in Poland, following its launch of flights to Warsaw in June this year. There are a host of places that can be explored in the Polish city, from its mediaeval Main Square to Wawel Castle. Travellers can also take a trip to the stunning Tatra Mountains from Kraków.
As for the Oman flight to Salalah, it will launch on May 21, 2026. The region is beautiful in the monsoon, covered with green mountains, beautiful waterfalls and cosy coastal air.
Flight details
As mentioned before, the seasonal Abu Dhabi-Kraków route will operate in June next year. Flights will run from June 16, 2026, to September 5, 2026. The Abu Dhabi-Krakow route on flight EY 163 will depart from the Abu Dhabi airport at 2:40 a.m. local time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Krakow-Abu Dhabi flight EY 164 will depart from Krakow at 11:05 a.m. local time on the same days.
The Abu Dhabi-Salalah flights will run from May 21, 2026, to September 15, 2026. The Abu Dhabi-Salalah flight EY 687 will depart from the Abu Dhabi airport at 8:30 a.m. local time. From May 21 to June 15, 2026, the route will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. From June 15, 2026, the route will operate daily. The operation days are similar for the Salalah-Abu Dhabi route on flight EY 688. The flight will depart from Salalah airport at 11:05 a.m. local time.
The airline, in an official release, said:
“With Krakow and Salalah on the map, Etihad continues to expand its network of more than 90 destinations worldwide, offering travellers award-winning service on board its modern fleet and seamless transfers through Zayed International Airport.”
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the UAE’s national airline. The airline, which began operations in 2003, has expanded significantly across the globe. Currently, it connects Abu Dhabi to over 100 destinations across 40 countries.
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