UAE - Mubasher: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has expanded its China network by launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, according to a press release.
The airline will operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH), and Shenzhen (SZX), bringing its total operation in mainland China to 35 weekly flights across six destinations.
This expansion reflects the growing strategic importance of the UAE–China corridor, strengthening links across trade, tourism, and investment. It also anchors Abu Dhabi’s position as a key gateway between China and markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.
Moreover, the expanded network will enhance the movement of passengers and goods between the two countries while boosting access to China’s major commercial, industrial, and technology centers.
It also reinforces cargo connectivity across critical manufacturing and export hubs, fostering global supply chains and high-value trade flows.
The additional routes provide customers across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas greater access to China's major commercial and cultural hubs via Abu Dhabi.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Etihad Airways, commented: “The expanded network, made possible by our long-standing partnership with China Eastern, connects unique tourism destinations with burgeoning trading hubs, delivering shared and lasting economic prosperity and value to our people.”
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “By adding five new destinations and increasing frequencies, we are strengthening connectivity across one of the world’s most important economic corridors. This will support growing demand for travel and trade, while creating new opportunities for cargo, business and tourism.”
“At the same time, we are strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a key destination and gateway for travel and trade, supporting the emirate’s long-term economic ambitions,” Neves added.
