Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6th March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and several key international destinations as part of a gradual restart of services following safety and security assessments.
The airline said passengers with existing bookings will be accommodated on the available flights as soon as possible. Tickets for these services are also available for purchase through the airline’s official website. Etihad has advised passengers and members of the public not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by the airline or hold a confirmed booking on one of the newly scheduled flights.
According to the airline, the decision to restart limited operations was made in coordination with relevant authorities after extensive safety and security assessments. Etihad added that it continues to monitor the situation closely and will operate flights only after all required safety criteria are met.
Between March 6 and March 19, flights are scheduled to operate between Abu Dhabi and 25 destinations worldwide. These include 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.
However, the airline noted that all services remain subject to operational approvals and may be adjusted depending on regional airspace conditions. All other scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi will remain suspended during this period. Passengers affected by the changes will receive direct communication from Etihad confirming the status of their flights and outlining available options.
The airline has also urged travelers to ensure their contact details in their bookings are up to date and to regularly monitor their email for further updates. Passengers are advised to check their flight status on the airline’s website before heading to the airport.
