A single Etihad ticket now reaches 11 destinations in Romania and Eastern Europe via Bucharest
The codeshare agreement supports Etihad's new Abu Dhabi–Bucharest service launching on 17 December 2026
UAE's Etihad Airways and TAROM, the national carrier of Romania, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting Etihad guests around the world with Romania and Eastern Europe, and connecting travelers from Romania with Abu Dhabi, Etihad's gateway to its global network.
The agreement was signed during IATA's Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Under the partnership, Etihad guests can book a single ticket on TAROM flights from Bucharest to 6 cities in Romania, Baia Mare, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Oradea, Suceava and Timișoara, as well as 4 Eastern European capitals, Belgrade, Budapest, Chișinău and Sofia. Travelers from Romania can also reach Abu Dhabi from Bucharest on Etihad's new service.
The agreement supports the launch of Etihad's new service between Abu Dhabi and Bucharest on 17 December 2026, which will allow guests to travel on a single ticket between Bucharest and other destinations in Etihad's network, with baggage checked through to their final destination.
Romania is one of the fastest-growing economies in Eastern Europe and a growing tourist destination, attracting visitors to the historic cities of Transylvania, the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube Delta.
For guests traveling from Romania, the codeshare agreement opens new horizons for reaching Abu Dhabi and discovering its remarkable landmarks, from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the museums of Saadiyat Island and luxury beaches and resorts. From the UAE capital, guests can continue their journeys with Etihad to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.
In this context, Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said: "TAROM strengthens Etihad's presence in Eastern Europe. It is an established national airline with more than 7 decades of experience in European aviation and a strong route network covering Romania and the surrounding region. Launching this agreement allows us to enter a fast-growing market with real strength ahead of launching our own flights to Bucharest."
For his part, Mircea Nicolae Cotoros, Chief Commercial Officer at TAROM, said: "This agreement expands TAROM's international reach and gives travelers a new connection between Bucharest and Abu Dhabi. It also strengthens ties between Romania and the Middle East, supports the continued growth of our network and encourages cultural and economic exchange between our two countries."
With TAROM joining, Etihad's partner network now includes 47 airlines under codeshare agreements and more than 130 partner airlines under interline agreements, the largest among non-alliance airlines, giving travelers access to more than 350 destinations worldwide on single or through tickets. Tickets can be booked from today on etihad.com.
This was according to the statement published on Etihad Airways' official website.
