Etihad Airways is significantly increasing the expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy.
The new routes reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a key global gateway, strengthening connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The expansion also complements Etihad's strategic joint business agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, further enhancing the airline's presence across the continent.
Route
Destination
Frequency (weekly)
Launch date
AUH – ASM
Asmara, Eritrea
4
07 November 2026
AUH – ACC
Accra, Ghana
17 March 2027
AUH – FIH
Kinshasa, DR Congo
3
18 March 2027
AUH – LOS
Lagos, Nigeria
7
AUH – HRE / FBM
Harare, Zimbabwe / Lubumbashi, DR Congo
24 March 2027
*Schedules are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
The latest frequencies are now open for booking. For up-to-date schedules and connectivity, check your GDS.
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