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Etihad boosts Sydney schedule to twice daily
September 30th 2026
Etihad Airways will add four more return flights a week to Sydney from its Abu Dhabi hub from 15 December this year. Read More » The new flights lifts Etihad’s weekly schedule to Australia’s most populous city to double daily, up from 10 times a week currently. The airline serves Sydney with A350 equipment. "Double daily flights give our guests even greater flexibility when travelling between Australia and Etihad’s growing global network," Etihad Airways chief revenue and commercial officer, Arik De, said. "The additional service strengthens connectivity through Abu Dhabi, creating more seamless access to destinations across the Middle East and Europe, while making it easier for travellers to experience Abu Dhabi and discover everything the emirate has to offer as part of their journey." Etihad Airways is the only airline flying nonstop between Abu Dhabi and Australia. In addition to Sydney, the airline also serves Melbourne with 787 aircraft.