Etihad Airways is an Abu Dhabi-based airline that is known for its splendid service to travellers. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has announced that it is increasing flights across five international routes. Adding more capacity to these destinations, here’s all you need to know about this travel-related development coming in from Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways Adds More Flights To Five International Destinations
Etihad is increasing capacity across its network in response to strong demand, with more choice for guests travelling to, from and through Abu Dhabi.
Brussels increases to 11 weekly flights, Dhaka becomes year-round, Kraków rises to four weekly flights, and seasonal services to… pic.twitter.com/gJ0xNDlytL
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) July 1, 2026
Etihad Airways has announced that it is increasing flights across five international routes, and these are for Krakow, Dhaka, Palma de Mallorca, and Zanzibar. Abu Dhabi-based airline mentions how it will increase frequencies and extend seasonal service on the routes. These routes see strong demand from travellers across different categories. So the changes include making the Abu Dhabi-Dhaka route a year-round service. Not to mention, this also includes increasing flights to the cities of Brussels and Krakow. Moreover, seasonal operations will be extended to Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca.
Abu Dhabi-Dhaka Flights To Be Available Through The Year
It’s worth mentioning that additional services are going to be a part of wider network expansion. This comes as the airline increases capacity in response to changing travel demand. The Abu Dhabi-Dhaka route, which was launched on June 26th, will now be operating through the year after strong demand for the service. This route will be operated by Boeing 777 aircraft. It features 28 Business Class seats and 374 Economy Class seats.
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When Are The Additional Flights Being Added?
It should be noted that this airline will be increasing flights between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka to four times a week from the existing three weekly flights. Yes, this begins from July 27th. Flights between Abu Dhabi and Brussels will increase to 11 weekly flights from the existing seven. Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar service has been extended until March 31st, 2027, and the Abu Dhabi-Palma de Mallorca service has been extended until October 18th, 2026.
So, with an increase in services to several destinations and an extension of flights to different destinations, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of the travel-related developments. And if you are someone who is planning to travel to any of the aforementioned destinations, make sure to keep this update in mind.
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What are the destinations for which Abu Dhabi has extended the service and added more flights?
Abu Dhabi has added more services and extended the same for five international destinations: Zanzibar, Brussels, Dhaka, Palma de Mallorca, and Krakow.
Where is Etihad Airways based?
The home base of Etihad Airways is in Abu Dhabi.

