Etihad Expands Summer 2025 Flights to Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, and Beyond with Free Abu Dhabi Stopovers

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Etihad Airways unveils its Summer 2025 schedule, introducing double-daily flights to top European destinations and offering free stopovers in Abu Dhabi for travelers.

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has unveiled its exciting Summer 2025 schedule, introducing double-daily flights to an array of top European destinations.

This newly expanded schedule, now open for reservations, increases flight frequencies and adds convenient 2 p.m. departures to numerous European cities, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a key tourism destination.

Expanded Choices, Frequent Flights

Etihad Airways is ramping up services to popular European hubs, offering year-round double-daily flights between Abu Dhabi and prominent cities such as Paris, Milan, Rome, Manchester, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Barcelona, and Madrid. Moreover, the seasonal route to Malaga will increase to five flights per week, providing travelers with even greater flexibility for their summer getaways.

These new European services offer both morning and evening departures, allowing passengers the freedom to select the timing that best fits their travel plans.

Additionally, Etihad is boosting its global operations with daily summer flights to Bali, and increasing Sydney services to 10 flights a week, ensuring more travel options across its expanding network.

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said: “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. 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.”

Discover More in Abu Dhabi

As a premier global hub, Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its status with Etihad’s newly expanded schedule, offering effortless connections to key international destinations. With ongoing strategic improvements to the timetable, passengers are set to experience an even smoother and more convenient journey.

Etihad’s complimentary stopover program enhances this connectivity, giving travelers the chance to turn layovers into unforgettable experiences. With up to two free nights at top-tier hotels in Abu Dhabi, visitors can explore the city’s increasing allure as a must-see destination.