Etihad Airways targets Asia with new routes in 2025

Seven new cities in Asia will soon boast direct flights to the UAE.

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of 10 new destinations for 2025, including Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Krabi, Medan, Phnom Penh, and Taipei in Asia.
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of 10 new destinations for 2025, including Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Krabi, Medan, Phnom Penh, and Taipei in Asia.

Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national carrier is launching new flights linking Abu Dhabi to east and southeast Asia, to countries including Taiwan, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

The flights, which will debut in the third and fourth quarter of 2025, will include a daily service to and from Taipei from September, five flights a week to and from Phnom Penh from October, a daily service to Krabi, and three flights a week to Medan, also from October. In November, Etihad Airways will launch four flights a week to Chiang Mai, a daily service to Hanoi and five flights a week to Hong Kong.

Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s chief executive officer, said: “This expansion reflects our commitment to listening to our valued guests. We’ve carefully chosen cities that embody the experiences, adventures, and opportunities that matter to them. Whether seeking inspiring landscapes, vibrant cultural experiences, reuniting with family and friends, pursuing business growth, or educational journeys, our new routes will help make their travel dreams a reality.

He added: “This moment is not just about expanding our network; it’s about sharing Abu Dhabi with the world. With its endless sunshine, diverse cuisine, rich culture, exhilarating family theme parks, and safe, beautiful beaches, Abu Dhabi offers something for everyone. Our expanded network will make it easier than ever for guests to experience everything our home city has to offer.


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