New day, new destination for Etihad Airways to fly to. And this time, the airline has set its sights on landing at Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Starting this week, the new route further expands the airline’s strong footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and enhances travel options for guests across religious, business and leisure segments.
The resumed direct service connects Abu Dhabi with Medina, one of the most spiritually significant cities in the world and a key destination for religious travel throughout the year. The route will support growing demand from pilgrims and travellers across the world seeking seamless connections to the Kingdom’s holy city.
Medina becomes the latest addition to Etihad’s operations in the Kingdom, reinforcing the UAE’s national carrier as a major facilitator of travel to and from Saudi Arabia.
With the launch of this new route, Etihad will operate 93 flights per week to five cities across the Kingdom, flying four times per day to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, and three services per week to Al Qassim.
This expansion is part of Etihad’s ambitious growth strategy, announcing 31 new destinations in a year.
Check out the Etihad Airways flight schedule to Medina
| Flight Number | Departure Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival Time | Frequency | Aircraft |
| EY631 | AUH | 08:55 | MED | 10:50 | Tue, Thu, Sat | A321 |
| EY632 | MED | 15:40 | AUH | 18:55 | Tue, Thu, Sat | A321 |
| EY633 | AUH | 14:30 | MED | 16:25 | Wed, Fri | A321 |
| EY634 | MED | 20:25 | AUH | 00:10 | Wed, Fri | A321 |
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways, said, “The launch of Medina reflects our commitment to strengthening connectivity from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia, one of our most important markets. Medina carries profound cultural and spiritual significance for millions of people, and we are honoured to provide convenient travel through Abu Dhabi to this culturally and spiritually important city. With this new route, we look forward to supporting religious travel and providing guests with greater access, choice and convenience through our home in Abu Dhabi.”
Etihad will operate five weekly flights using its Airbus A321 aircraft and plans to increase it to six later this year. The service provides a smooth and comfortable journey for guests travelling between Abu Dhabi and the Kingdom, offering Etihad’s welcoming hospitality across both Business and Economy cabins.
Medina welcomes millions of visitors annually to experience its deep-rooted Islamic heritage, historic mosques, and serene atmosphere. Travellers can explore sites of profound religious significance, vibrant local markets, and the city’s contemporary cultural attractions.
Etihad Airways continues to expand
Visitors connecting from Etihad’s extensive network onwards to Medina can take advantage of a complimentary Abu Dhabi Stopover, with two free nights in one of Abu Dhabi’s top hotels. With Abu Dhabi’s strategic location, guests can also enjoy smooth connections to Etihad’s extensive network across Asia, Australia and Europe.
The launch marks an important milestone in Etihad’s growth strategy, as the airline significantly expands its network across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
In October, the UAE’s national carrier inaugurated flights to Sumatra (Medan), Phnom Penh, Addis Ababa, and Krabi, while this November the airline has already launched flights to Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong and Tunis.
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