# Etihad Airways international route expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/etihad-airways-international-route-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-31T19:20:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Etihad Airways has initiated several network expansions connecting Abu Dhabi to new international markets. In August 2026, the airline launched its first daily non-stop service to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft. This expansion included a codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways to provide connectivity to eight additional Uzbek cities.

Following this, the airline announced a new direct route between Calgary, Canada, and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin operations four days a week in November. Additionally, Etihad plans to connect Abu Dhabi to Gothenburg, Sweden, four times per week starting in mid-December.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Etihad Airways launches direct Calgary to Abu Dhabi flight route

Etihad Airways is launching a direct route between Calgary and Abu Dhabi, while other UAE carriers like Emirates and flydubai expand services to Finland, Nepal, Sweden, and Europe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/etihad-airways-launches-direct-calgary-to-abu-dhabi-flight-route

### 2026-08-10: Etihad Airways launches inaugural daily flights to Tashkent

Etihad Airways has launched daily non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, establishing a new aviation link between the UAE and Uzbekistan supported by a codeshare with Uzbekistan Airways.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/etihad-airways-launches-inaugural-daily-flights-to-tashkent

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