Etihad Airways will offer 10 Sydney flights a week – from an existing seven – from July 2025 as part of its enhanced schedule rollout from December 2024, with more frequencies added throughout 2025, it has announced.
It is also introducing double-daily flights from Abu Dhabi to major European cities including Paris, Milan, Rome, Manchester, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Barcelona, and Madrid. Seasonal flights to Malaga will increase to five times per week.
The new daily European flights are timed for more convenient morning and evening departures and arrivals, offering travellers the flexibility to choose the schedule that suits them, the airline said.
There are also more flights to key destinations across the airline’s growing global network, including daily flights to Bali for the summer season, and Sydney rising to 10 flights a week.
“We are delivering on our strategic promise to serve more key destinations twice daily as fast as we can, and our summer schedule underscores our commitment to growth and further supporting tourism in Abu Dhabi,” Etihad Airways chief revenue and commercial officer, Arik De, said.
“By aligning our schedule to offer 2pm departures from Abu Dhabi, we provide guests with convenient check-out times from their hotels, allowing them to make the most of their stay in our beautiful city.
“Morning arrivals offer tourists the benefit of early hotel check-ins and extra time to explore the city’s attractions, and evening arrivals are ideal for those who prefer a seamless transition after work or other commitments. For business travellers, the schedules accommodate full working days at both the beginning and end of their trip.
“Our commitment to providing remarkable travel experiences is stronger than ever, offering flights to the places our guests love, with flexible choices to match their schedule. We’re excited to add Warsaw and Prague to our network, and travellers can look forward to more route announcements very soon.”
Passengers transiting through Etihad’s new home since 2023, A Zayed International Airport, will get to experience its stunning architectural design and easy-to-navigate layout. Passengers in premium cabins can access business and first-class lounges spread across three floors, featuring salons, spas, relaxation rooms and rooftop bars.
Greg Botham, Sydney Airport’s group executive, Aviation Growth & Group Strategy, said: “Etihad has a fantastic product and it’s great that more Sydneysiders will be able to experience it.
“Etihad’s continued investment in connecting Sydney to the Middle East and beyond is a strong vote of confidence in Sydney and NSW and we look forward to working with them to continue to grow their presence.”
Amer Khan, Etihad’s regional general manager, added: “The increase provides our customers with additional flexibility and timings making it easier to visit our wonderful home city of Abu Dhabi, or Dubai or connect with our growing global network.
“For summer 2025 we have announced double-daily flights to key European cities including Rome, Barcelona, Paris and Milan conveniently timed to connect with our services from Asia Pacific.”
