Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the start of the pandemic.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the twice-weekly passenger service to Guangzhou will start on 10th October 2022, initially using a two-class Boeing 777.
Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou Flight Schedule
| Abu Dhabi-Guangzhou flight schedule from 10 October 2022. | ||||
| Flight No. | Departure | Arrival | Frequency | |
| Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou | EY 868 | 23:00 | 10:25 (+1) | MON, FRI |
| Guangzhou - Abu Dhabi | EY 869 | 18:40 | 22:40 | WED, SUN |
With the start of this new route, Passengers looking forward to travel to China will have four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and China: two services per week to Guangzhou and weekly services to Beijing and Shanghai.
Tickets are open for bookings through the Etihad digital platforms or through local or online travel agencies. Those wishing to book tickets are advised to visit Etihad.com, and remain informed on the relevant entry regulations at their end destination.
Etihad Connects to 3 Chinese Gateways: Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing
With this new route, Etihad will be offering passengers convenient access to three chinese gateways as Guangzhou is added now to existing services to Shanghai which resumed in July 2020 and Beijing, which resumed in June 2022.
Martin Drew, Etihad’s Senior Vice President Global Sales and Cargo, said: “We are proud to offer our guests a third destination in China as Etihad Airways begins flights to the pivotal and historic port city of Guangzhou. As well as being a modern and rapidly growing city itself, Guangzhou has excellent connections with the Greater Bay Area.
"Our twice-weekly service will further address the huge demand for passenger travel between the UAE and China, as well as provide new cargo capacity, building on the formidable people and business ties between the two markets.”
Also Read: Etihad to Plant One Mangrove Tree for Every Economy Seat Purchased by Guests
Etihad Airways Bolsters Winter Connectivity between Abu Dhabi and the United States
Etihad Airways to make travel to the United States more convenient this winter by increasing flights to the New York. From 15 November, Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route, providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). With 11 flights per week to New York-JFK, and daily services to Chicago and Washington, Etihad will offer a total of 25 weekly services this winter between Abu Dhabi and the United States.
Etihad Airways to Double the Daily Flights to Manila
Additional daily service between Abu Dhabi and Manila to commence on 30 October 2022. Both the daily frequencies will be operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in the skies.
