Emirates News Agency – Etihad Airways to launch new flight connecting Abu Dhabi, Lisbon on 2 July 2023

ABU DHABI, 16th February, 2023 (WAM) — Etihad Airways will expand its European network this summer with the launch of a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective 2 July 2023.

The airline will connect Abu Dhabi with the Portuguese capital on time for the summer holidays, with three weekly flights scheduled to operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.

“We are delighted to launch flights to Portugal for the first time and offer our passengers a convenient travel option to one of our most popular summer destinations in 2023,” said Antonio Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways ( Antonoaldo Neves said.

“As one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, the coastal city of Lisbon is a great entry point to explore the rest of the country, with its perfect beaches, historic castles, great nightlife and welcoming people. Our new direct flight route Trade and tourism links between the UAE and Portugal will be strengthened, and we thank the Portuguese authorities for their support in establishing our new air route.”

In addition to launching flights to Lisbon, Etihad Airways will return to Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol and the famous Greek island of Mykonos this summer.

Effective 18 June 2023, Etihad Airways will fly to Malaga twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. Sitting on a wide bay with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga is one of Spain’s most visited coastal cities, known for its miles of sandy beaches, culture and cuisine.

With the addition of new routes to Lisbon, Malaga and Mykonos, Etihad Airways will offer travelers nearly 160 weekly flights to 21 European destinations this summer, with more available seats than 20% increase in 2022.