Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of ten new routes from mid-2025.
“Launching ten new destinations in a single day underscores our unwavering commitment to growing our airline with a fantastic route network and world-class, customer-focused service. This incredible milestone would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of our team and the ongoing support of our guests.” Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s Chief Executive Officer said.
10 NEW ROUTES FOR ETIHAD AIRWAYS
Next year, the airline will fly to several new destinations.
These include Algiers (Algeria), Atlanta (USA), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Hanoi (Vietnam), Hong Kong (China), Krabi (Thailand), Medan (Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Taipei (Taiwan) and Tunis (Tunisia).
Atlanta launches in July; Taipei in September; Medan, Phnom Penh and Krabi commence in October; while Tunis, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong and Algiers will begin in November 2025.
All these new routes will be operated with a narrowbody Airbus A321LR – except Atlanta (operated with an Airbus A350, Taipei and Hong Kong (operated with a Boeing 787).
RAPID EXPANSION PROGRAMME
Furthermore, this announcement, part of the airline’s rapid expansion programme, fulfills Etihad’s promise to provide guests with an enhanced route network and frequencies that suit their needs.
“2025 marks a pivotal year for Etihad, with more than 90 destinations in over 50 countries, a fleet of more than 110 aircraft – including our amazing new A321LRs – welcoming over 20 million guests onboard. Most importantly, it will support us in bringing over a million visitors to Abu Dhabi to enjoy our home.” Neves added.
It also allows Abu Dhabi to extend its renowned hospitality to more visitors from around the globe as a world-class tourism and business hub.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to listening to our valued guests. We’ve carefully chosen cities that embody the experiences, adventures, and opportunities that matter to them. Whether seeking inspiring landscapes, vibrant cultural experiences, reuniting with family and friends, pursuing business growth, or educational journeys, our new routes will help make their travel dreams a reality,” he said.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS NEW ROUTES TO BOOST TOURISM
According to a media release, the expanded network is set to increase visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi.
“This moment is not just about expanding our network; it’s about sharing Abu Dhabi with the world. With its endless sunshine, diverse cuisine, rich culture, exhilarating family theme parks, and safe, beautiful beaches, Abu Dhabi offers something for everyone. Our expanded network will make it easier than ever for guests to experience everything our home city has to offer.” Neves said.
Etihad’s expansion is set to bring tens of thousands of new visitors directly to Abu Dhabi, boosting its position as a premier destination for leisure, business, and cultural tourism.
The move also aligns with the UAE capital’s efforts to attract international travellers and reinforces its reputation as a hub of connectivity, innovation, and hospitality.
“The launch of these ten destinations is supported by our impressive hub, Zayed International Airport, which boasts the ‘wow’ factor and ample space to accommodate our rapid growth, further enhancing the exceptional guest experience,” said Neves.
FREE STOPOVER
Additionally, the expansion offers more passengers the chance to take advantage of Etihad’s free stopover offer, in collaboration with the UAE’s Department of Culture and Tourism.
Travellers booking flights with Etihad can easily add a stopover and choose a complimentary hotel stay for one or two nights from a selection of premier hotels across Abu Dhabi.
