Etihad Airways Expands Flight Services to Key Middle Eastern and Indian Subcontinent Destinations
Responding to rising passenger demand, Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has recently increased its flight services. Passengers can now enjoy an expanded schedule. The airline offerd nearly 27% more weekly departures than last summer, enhancing connectivity and travel convenience.
More Flights to Regional Hubs
Travelers to the Middle East can look forward to increased flight frequencies to major cities. Destinations include Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Amman in Jordan, and Beirut in Lebanon. These additional flights reinforce Etihad’s presence in the region and provide more flexible scheduling options for its clients.
Strengthening Connections to the Indian Subcontinent
Etihad is also bolstering its services to the Indian subcontinent, introducing more flights. Travel to the bustling cities of Colombo in Sri Lanka and Kolkata and Bangalore in India. This strategic enhancement caters to the growing travel and trade links between the UAE and these key destinations.
Commitment to Global Reach and Guest Flexibility
This latest expansion is part of Etihad Airways‘ comprehensive strategy to expand its global network. By offering more flights with varied frequencies, Etihad aims to provide its guests with greater flexibility and a more seamless travel experience, while boosting Abu Dhabi’s position as an international travel hub.
Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De said: “These latest flight increases aligned with our seamless and practical connections at Abu Dhabi and our growing global network offer our guests more opportunities to fly where they want to at a time that suits them.
“It also makes it easier to enjoy a fantastic visit or stopover in Abu Dhabi as an integral part of their journey.”
Etihad Airways Flights And Frequencies
| Destinations | Change | Total Frequency | Start Date |
| Jeddah | +7 per week | 28 per week | 15 March 2024 |
| Riyadh | +7 per week | 28 per week | 15 March 2024 |
| Amman | +4 per week | 11 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Beirut | +2 per week | 7 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Colombo | +4 per week | 17 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Kolkata | +1 per week | 8 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Bangalore | +3 per week | 17 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Already announced | |||
| Kozhikode | New route | 7 per week | 1 January 2024 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | New route | 7 per week | 1 January 2024 |
| Boston | New route | 4 per week | 31 March 2024 |
| Nairobi | New route | 7 per week | 1 May 2024 |
| Colombo | +3 per week | 10 per week | 15 January 2024 |
| +4 per week | 14 per week | 1 May 2024 | |
| Bangkok | +3 per week | 17 per week | 22 February 2024 |
| Copenhagen | Extended year-round | 4 per week | 31 March 2024 |
| Athens | +5 per week | 12 per week | 1 May 2024 |
| +2 per week | 14 per week | 15 July 2024 | |
| Malaga | Summer 2024 service | 3 per week | 2 June 2024 |
| Santorini | New route | 2 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Nice | New route | 2 per week | 15 June 2024 |
| Mykonos | Summer 2024 service | 2 per week | 17 June 2024 |
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