Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has started allowing inbound flights to bring back residents to the UAE. Until now, the airline had permitted only outbound flights. But this is the first time a list of bookable flights has been made public. The first inbound flight will be from London, and will allow UAE residents to return to the UAE.
Passengers who wish to book onto an inbound flight will require pre-approval via the UAE Twajudi Resident service. The form will need you to fill out details including the preferred date of travel. Those chosen to fly, will then be contacted and provided with a unique ICA approval number, which will be required when booking onto any of the flights. Residents should not try to book a flight before obtaining this number. All passengers must also hold a valid UAE residency visa.
In addition, upon arrival in Abu Dhabi passengers will need to undertake PCR and thermal testing, and will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Inbound Flight Schedule
Amsterdam (EY78): 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 May
Barcelona (EY50): 14, 17, 24 and 31 May
Frankfurt (EY8): 17, 24 and 31 May
Jakarta (EY475): 15 and 29 May
Kuala Lumpur (EY411): 23 and 30 May
London (EY20): 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30-May
Manila (EY423): 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 and 30 May
Melbourne (EY463): 13, 20 and 27 May
Seoul (EY873): 22 and 29 May
Singapore (EY473): 20 and 27 May
Tokyo (EY871): 20 and 27 May
Toronto (EY140): 12 May
Etihad plans to gradually restart all of its passenger flights after June 16 as more restrictions lift globally.