Etihad Airways announced today that it is expanding its global network further with the launch of flights to Peshawar, Pakistan, starting on September 29, 2025. The new route will connect Zayed International Airport with Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, offering seamless connections to Etihad’s growing list of destinations on its route map.
“We are thrilled to further expand our presence in Pakistan with the launch of our daily service between Abu Dhabi and Peshawar. This new route reflects our commitment to providing vital connectivity for travelers between Pakistan and the Gulf, Africa, Europe and North America,” stated Antonoaldo Neves,CEO of Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways boosts Karachi network to 17 flights a week
Etihad Airways will operate the route using its modern Airbus A320 family aircraft, featuring eight seats in Business Class and 150 in Economy, ensuring passengers enjoy Etihad’s award-winning service onboard. Initially operating five times a week, with daily flights beginning on November 22, 2025.
Peshawar is a vital hub for both domestic and international travel. Its well-connected airport supports business and leisure passengers alike. It joins Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore as Etihad’s fourth nonstop route to Pakistan.
“In addition to new flights to Peshawar, we are boosting our frequency to Karachi to 17 flights a week from 1 October,” added Neves.
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Etihad’s sixteenth new destination in 2025
This expansion follows the recent addition of Addis Ababa to Etihad’s network and marks the airline’s sixteenth new destination in 2025. Alongside Peshawar, Etihad Airways has announced new routes to Prague, Warsaw, Algiers, Tunis and Atlanta, while also increasing frequencies to key European cities, including Paris, Milan, Manchester, Frankfurt, Zurich and Madrid.
With this growing network, Etihad’s Abu Dhabi Stopover program provides travellers with even more opportunities to experience the city, offering up to two complimentary nights at premium hotels, turning layovers into unforgettable stays.
Last month, Etihad Airways also strengthened its presence in Russia with a significant capacity increase on its Abu Dhabi-Moscow route, providing enhanced travel options between the Middle East and Russia. Staring October 1, the airline is adding a third daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), increasing the service to 21 flights per week.
In March, the airline also opened the bookings for flights to Medan, the gateway to North Sumatra, Indonesia. The airline will start flights between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), Medan, and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH) on October 2, 2025. Etihad will fly to and from Medan on one of its new A321LR aircraft three times a week. The destination is just one of 14 already announced by Etihad this year, with more expected to come.
