Etihad Airways has announced the launch of a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg in Sweden from 17 December 2026, with 4 weekly flights until 21 March 2027, using an Airbus A321LR aircraft.
The service provides the first direct air link from Gothenburg to the UAE, with connections via Abu Dhabi to a number of destinations in India and Asia, including Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Shanghai, Taipei, Bengaluru and Colombo, according to a post on the Etihad Airways website.
Gothenburg becomes the 15th new destination launched by Etihad in 2026. The A321LR aircraft assigned to the route features two First Class suites, 14 Business Class seats and 144 Economy Class seats.
First and Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds with direct aisle access, while Economy Class features 13.3-inch high-definition touchscreens, along with high-speed Wi-Fi in all cabins.
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves said operating the A321LR allows the airline to serve Gothenburg with three cabins, adding that the new route gives the region a direct link to Abu Dhabi and connection options to India, Southeast Asia and other destinations.
For his part, Mats Johansson, CEO of Swedavia Airports, said the service is the first direct flight linking Gothenburg with the UAE and provides additional travel options for business and leisure travelers between western Sweden and the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
Eligible travelers can also take advantage of Etihad's Abu Dhabi stopover program, which allows them to add a hotel stay of up to two nights during their journey. Tickets for the new flights are available to book on the Etihad website, etihad.com.
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