Etihad Summer Routes Expand Across Europe and Africa for 2026
Etihad Summer Routes Include New Destinations and Returning Seasonal Services
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its 2026 summer programme with a mix of new destinations and returning seasonal services across Europe and Africa.
The airline is introducing flights to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca and Zanzibar this June, while also resuming seasonal operations to Malaga, Mykonos, Santorini, Nice and Al Alamein. The additions form part of Etihad’s ongoing network growth strategy, offering travellers more direct connections to popular holiday destinations during the summer season.
To mark the launch and return of these seasonal services, passengers travelling on the inaugural flights of all eight routes will receive a limited-edition Etihad Summer Essentials Kit.
The travel kit is presented in a waterproof Etihad-branded backpack and includes a waterproof phone pouch, single-shot electrolytes, Al Ain-flavoured sparkling water, a ginger brew drink, and water wipes. The airline says the package has been designed to support passenger comfort and convenience throughout their journey.
Inspired by the destinations served across the seasonal network, the kit combines practical travel items with wellbeing-focused products suitable for city breaks and beach holidays.
New Seasonal Routes
Krakow – From 11 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY163 | Abu Dhabi | 02:45 | Krakow | 06:55 | Mon, Thu, Sat | A321LR |
| EY164 | Krakow | 11:20 | Abu Dhabi | 19:00 | Mon, Thu, Sat | A321LR |
Palma de Mallorca – From 12 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY115 | Abu Dhabi | 02:55 | Palma | 08:15 | Tue, Fri, Sun | A321LR |
| EY116 | Palma | 10:30 | Abu Dhabi | 19:00 | Tue, Fri, Sun | A321LR |
Zanzibar – From 14 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY791 | Abu Dhabi | 08:50 | Zanzibar | 13:30 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | A320 |
| EY792 | Zanzibar | 17:50 | Abu Dhabi | 00:30+1 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | A320 |
Returning Seasonal Services
Malaga – From 15 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY107 | Abu Dhabi | 02:45 | Malaga | 08:20 | Mon, Thu, Sun | B787-9 |
| EY108 | Malaga | 09:55 | Abu Dhabi | 19:10 | Mon, Thu, Sun | B787-9 |
An additional Friday service between Abu Dhabi and Malaga will operate from 29 June to 31 August 2026.
Mykonos – From 15 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY185 | Abu Dhabi | 07:55 | Mykonos | 11:30 | Mon, Fri | A320 |
| EY185 | Mykonos | 12:25 | Athens | 13:10 | Mon, Fri | A320 |
| EY185 | Athens | 14:30 | Abu Dhabi | 20:10 | Mon, Fri | A320 |
Santorini – From 16 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY183 | Abu Dhabi | 07:55 | Santorini | 11:20 | Tue, Sat | A320 |
| EY183 | Santorini | 12:15 | Athens | 13:05 | Tue, Sat | A320 |
| EY183 | Athens | 14:25 | Abu Dhabi | 20:10 | Tue | A320 |
| EY183 | Athens | 15:20 | Abu Dhabi | 21:05 | Sat | A320 |
Nice – From 19 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY037 | Abu Dhabi | 02:45 | Nice | 07:20 | Fri, Sun | B787-9 |
| EY038 | Nice | 10:55 | Abu Dhabi | 19:00 | Fri, Sun | B787-9 |
Al Alamein – From 16 July 2026
| Flight | From | Departure | To | Arrival | Days | Aircraft |
| EY721 | Abu Dhabi | 09:20 | Al Alamein | 12:20 | Thu, Sun | A320 |
| EY722 | Al Alamein | 13:20 | Abu Dhabi | 18:15 | Thu, Sun | A320 |
With the addition of new destinations and the return of seasonal services, Etihad continues to strengthen connectivity between Abu Dhabi and a range of leisure destinations across Europe and Africa during the summer travel period.
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