Etihad Expands with Four New Routes, Now Serving 86 Destinations
Etihad Airways has just completed an eventful week, unveiling four new routes in just seven days, which expands its network to an impressive 86 destinations worldwide.
The journey began on October 2, 2025, with the introduction of flights to Sumatra, Indonesia. The following day, the airline launched services to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
On October 8, 2025, flights to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia commenced, and this was quickly followed by the inauguration of services to Krabi, Thailand, on October 9, 2025.
By October 13, 2025, the airline proudly announced that the inaugural flights for all four destinations had reached full capacity. Over the past year, Etihad has launched a total of 31 new destinations.
In a forward-looking move, the airline revealed plans to introduce a service to Kabul starting in December 2025. Additionally, new operations to Damascus, Palma de Mallorca, and Zanzibar are set to commence in the first half of 2026.
Thailand, we’re back with another destination! Sawasdee Krabi 🇹🇭 We’ve touched down in Thailand’s coastal gem, where turquoise waters, towering cliffs, and island escapes await. Book now on https://t.co/CWJT5GvRGm🌴🌍✈️#Etihad #BeyondBorders pic.twitter.com/SikRUm8p8s
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) October 10, 2025
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, remarked, “This was an extraordinary week for Etihad as we bring four vibrant new cities onto our global map, a clear demonstration of our vision in action. We are here to connect people, cultures, and economies. By launching four new routes in four different countries in just one week, we’re showing how Etihad is becoming more agile, more ambitious, and more accessible.”
He further noted, “These route launches demonstrate how our strategic investments in modern aircraft like the A321LR are enabling us to grow quickly and efficiently, supporting us in our mission to reach over 125 destinations by 2030, and taking us beyond the borders of what people thought possible.”
The airline also highlighted that the new Airbus A321LR has played a crucial role in facilitating this rapid expansion. Moreover, Etihad plans to roll out eight additional routes in the upcoming two months.
How do you feel about these exciting new routes?
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