To all foreign nationals in the UAE, Etihad Airways has announced in their website that they will be operating additional special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to multiple destinations. These flights are meant to repatriate foreigners out of the UAE and help them return to their home countries.
Emirates in Dubai recently posted their limited flight schedules for the last week of April. Etihad, on the other hand, has added new destinations and schedules that run until 15th of May 2020.
Below is the list of destinations and dates. Be advised that these are subject to change.
- Amsterdam: April 24, 25, 27, 29 and May 2, 6, 9, 13
- Barcelona: April 30 and May 7, 10, 14 May
- Brussels: April 24, 26 and May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15
- Chicago: April 25
- Frankfurt: April 25 and May 3, 10
- Jakarta: April 30 and May 7, 14
- Kuala Lumpur: May 2, 9
- London Heathrow: April 25, 29, 30 and May 2, 6, 9, 13
- Manila: April 24, 28, 30 and May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15
- Melbourne: April 24, 28 and May 1, 5, 8, 12, 15
- Seoul Incheon: April 25, 28, 30 and May 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 1
- Singapore: April 28 and May 5, 12
- Tokyo Narita: April 27
- Zurich: April 24, 26 and May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15
Etihad Adds Limited Passenger Flights from April 24 to May 15, 2020
Below is the post from Etihad airlines regarding this announcement of the latest schedule of outbound passenger flights from Abu Dhabi.
We’re just announced our latest schedule of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, including services to Manila, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For the full list and further details, please visit https://t.co/vGT09ibbS1 pic.twitter.com/DX4uFsN4NH
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) April 23, 2020
Additional reminders to everyone. These outbound flights are meant for foreign nationalities who are in the UAE and want to go home to their countries. The same flights will also allow the airline company to carry important and essential cargo which includes medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and perishables.
Etihad will also be able to return UAE nationals back to Abu Dhabi.
For expats outside the country, there’s no update yet on when the suspension of entry will be changed. So as of April 24, those who have valid visas abroad are still not allowed to enter the UAE. Let’s wait for updates in the coming days if there will be new announcements.
How to Book Abu Dhabi Outbound Flights
These special flights from Abu Dhabi will be available for booking through
- etihad.com,
- the mobile app,
- by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or
- through a local or online travel agency.
Note: UAE nationals wishing to return back to the UAE should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate.
