Online check-in | Opening times | Meet the team | About us
HOME FLIGHTS HOTELS CAR HIRE PACKAGES INSURANCE VISAS TRAVEL GUIDE CONTACT US

Search for Flights
Flights Hotels Cars
Activities Flight + Hotel
Location
Arrival Date Night(s)
Depart Date  
 
Country of Residence
Activity Type
 
Location
 
Check In Date Nights
Check Out Date  
 
From To
Exact Dates I am Flexible
Depart Departing Time
Return Return Time
Economy
Premium
Business Class  
First Class  
Adults
Children (2-11yrs)
Infants (0-23 mnths)
 
Choose Airline
I Prefer Nonstop
From To
Depart Depart Time
Return Return Time
Economy Premium Business Class   First Class  
Country of Residence Car Type
Pick up Location Return Location
Return to the pick up location
Pick up Date Pick up Time
Return Date Return Time
 


Fly with Etihad Airways

Established in 2003, Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This airline operates flights to and from the Middle East, Europe, the Indian subcontinent, North America, the Far East, Africa, and Oceania, with its main hub in Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Etihad Airways Checking In

Travellers are required to check in 2 hours before scheduled departures. A simpler, smarter and faster way to check-in is online. Online check-in opens 24 hours before your flight and closes 2 hours before departure. Choose your seat and print your boarding pass.

Etihad Airways Carry-On Baggage

You are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage and personal items like laptops; one bag per traveller.

Etihad Airlways Seating Options

Etihad Airways offers 3 options for seating on their flights; economy class, business class and first class. Seats may be pre-booked and are very spacious. Some aircraft also have in-seat power sockets and audio/Ethernet connectivity.

Etihad Airways History

After being issued a royal decree by Sheikh Khaliefa bin Zayed Nahyan, Etihad Airways was established as the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Starting with an initial budget of AED500 million, the airline began its first ceremonial flight to Al Ain on November 5th, 2003, and started commercial operations on November 12th that same year. In the following months, Etihad added almost one route per month to their growing portfolio. Etihad also set up a subsidiary, Etihad Holidays.

In 2004, Etihad flew its first direct flight from the United Arab Emirates to Geneva, and in 2005, it flew to Brussels and Toronto. By 2006, Etihad Airways had flown to 30 destinations in 30 months. In 2008, Etihad carried a whopping 6 million passengers to over 50 destinations.

Etihad Airways Destinations

As of 2009, Etihad Airways serves 52 destinations around the world, while its cargo serves 10 destinations in 38 countries across Africa, Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania.

Facts about Etihad Airways

  • Etihad Airways allow travelling with pets. Pets travelling with passengers must be checked in at the ticket counter.
  • Etihad Airways offers in-flight service like snacks and beverages for purchase and complimentary meals
  • Etihad Airways airline fleet consists of 45 aircrafts
  • For flights to international destinations, one piece checked baggage and one carry-on item are allowed free of charge
  • Extra seats can be booked for special baggage