The UAE's Etihad Airways announced the addition of 7 new destinations to its global network, as part of its expansion plan to enhance direct air connectivity from Abu Dhabi to regions with growing demand.
The new destinations include Almaty in Kazakhstan, Baku in Azerbaijan, Bucharest in Romania, Madinah in Saudi Arabia, Tbilisi in Georgia, Tashkent in Uzbekistan and Yerevan in Armenia. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in the coming days, with flights to Madinah starting in November 2025, while the remaining destinations will launch from March 2026, according to a press release published by the airline on its official website.
The new destinations raise the total number of destinations Etihad Airways has announced launching during 2025 to 27, including year-round and seasonal services, as the airline continues its rapid expansion from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, explained that the new routes reflect the airline's commitment to attracting more travelers to Abu Dhabi and connecting the UAE capital with regions of distinctive cultural and commercial character. He added that from the spiritual importance of Madinah, to the historic character of Yerevan and Tbilisi, to the vibrancy of Almaty and Baku, each destination adds a further dimension to our network.
During the current year, the airline launched flights to Prague, Warsaw, Sochi and Atlanta, and plans to operate 13 other new destinations before the end of 2025, in addition to 3 seasonal summer destinations recently announced for 2026: Krakow in Poland, Salalah in Oman and Kazan in Russia.
Etihad Airways' New Destinations and Flight Launch Dates
Madinah, Saudi Arabia:
Flights launch on November 9, 2025, with 6 flights per week. It is a prominent religious destination that welcomes visitors with its historic Islamic landmarks, foremost among them the Prophet's Mosque, along with modern, advanced infrastructure.
Baku, Azerbaijan:
Flights launch on March 2, 2026, with 10 flights per week. It is a destination overlooking the Caspian Sea that blends traditional and modern architecture, combining ancient palaces with the contemporary towers that define its iconic skyline.
Yerevan, Armenia:
Flights launch on March 9, 2026, with 10 flights per week. One of the oldest inhabited cities, it welcomes visitors with its wide squares, pink stone buildings and vibrant cultural scene.
Tbilisi, Georgia:
Flights launch on March 13, 2026, with 8 flights per week. The city is distinguished by a mix of ancient and modern landmarks, lies among the hills of the Kura River, and is famous for its colorful balconies and lively cafes.
Almaty, Kazakhstan:
Flights launch on March 16, 2026, with 8 flights per week. It is a vibrant mountain city surrounded by stunning nature, combining winter resorts with the contemporary urban culture of Central Asia.
Bucharest, Romania:
Flights launch on March 16, 2026, with 4 flights per week. The Romanian capital combines classical architecture with lively streets and offers an attractive European urban experience.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Flights launch on March 17, 2026, with 6 flights per week. The capital of Uzbekistan blends Soviet history, popular markets and modern cultural centers, reflecting the diversity of Uzbek heritage.
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