Selected international routes to resume from 6 March as airline gradually restores services.
Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key international destinations.
The airline confirmed that passengers with existing bookings will be accommodated on the new flights as soon as possible, and additional tickets are now available for purchase through its official website.
The decision was approved by authorities after extensive safety and security assessments, with operations to be closely monitored.
Do not go to the airport without a confirmed booking
Etihad Airways urged travellers not to travel to the airport unless they have:
Etihad urges travellers: Do not go to the airport without a confirmed booking
Etihad Airways has advised passengers not to travel to the airport unless they have either:
- Been contacted directly by the airline, or
- Hold a confirmed booking on one of the resumed flights.
Affected passengers will receive direct communication from the airline confirming their flight status and outlining available options. Travellers are also urged to ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking and to monitor their email for further updates.
Limited flight schedule resumes
Flights to and from Abu Dhabi will operate from 6 March to 19 March 2026 to the following destinations:
Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Bengaluru, Cairo, Colombo, Delhi, Frankfurt, Hanoi, Hyderabad, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow, Madrid, Malé, Milan Malpensa, Moscow Sheremetyevo, Mumbai, New York JFK, Paris, Phuket, Riyadh, Rome, Seoul Incheon, Toronto, and Zurich.
Flight operations update
Etihad Airways warned that all resumed services remain subject to operational approvals and may change depending on regional airspace conditions.
All other scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended, the airline said. Affected passengers will receive direct communication from Etihad confirming their flight status and outlining available options.
Travellers are advised to check their flight status before traveling to the airport and ensure their contact details are updated in their booking.
Etihad rebooking and refund options
Passengers holding Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026 with original travel dates up to 21 March 2026 can rebook free of charge on Etihad-operated flights until 15 May 2026.
Those travelling on Etihad flights until 21 March may also request a refund through the airline’s website or via their travel agent. The airline noted that call volumes are currently high and encouraged passengers seeking refunds to use the online request form.
Etihad emphasized that safety remains its top priority, and flights will operate only once all safety criteria are fully met.
Etihad resumes limited flights from Abu Dhabi: Destinations operating 6–19 March
Etihad Airways will operate flights to and from Abu Dhabi between 6 and 19 March 2026 to the following destinations:
Ahmedabad, Malé, Bangkok, Bengaluru, Cairo, Colombo, Delhi, Frankfurt, Hanoi, Hyderabad, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, London (Heathrow), Madrid, Milan (Malpensa), Moscow (Sheremetyevo), Mumbai, New York (JFK), Paris, Phuket, Riyadh, Rome, Seoul (Incheon), Toronto, and Zurich.
The airline noted that all services remain subject to operational approvals and may be adjusted depending on regional airspace conditions.
