UAE-based Etihad Airways announced the operation of seasonal summer flights between Abu Dhabi and Palma de Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, from June 12 until mid-September 2026, at a frequency of 3 flights per week.
Palma thus becomes the 29th destination on Etihad's network and represents the only direct route between Asia and Palma de Mallorca, providing additional connectivity with Mediterranean destinations such as Ibiza and the other Balearic Islands, according to a press release published on the Etihad Airways website.
The airline will operate its flights to Palma on its Airbus A321LR aircraft, which feature Business Class cabins with seats that convert into fully flat beds, in addition to enhanced Economy Class seats.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, explained that Palma de Mallorca is an important addition to the airline's summer schedule, as it combines harbors, coves and historic towns, making it a destination capable of meeting the interests of different travelers.
Flight Schedule
Etihad Airways will operate its flights 3 times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with outbound flight EY115 departing Abu Dhabi at 02:55 a.m. and arriving in Palma at 08:15 a.m. local time.
The return flight, EY116, departs Palma at 10:30 and arrives in Abu Dhabi at 19:00 on the same day.
This announcement comes as part of Etihad Airways' plans to strengthen its network of European destinations during the summer season and provide diverse travel options for passengers between the UAE and Spain. Tickets are now on sale at etihad.com.
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