Etihad has announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting 17th December 2026 and operating 4 times a week until 21st March 2027.
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The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to sought-after destinations across India and Asia through Etihad’s hub.
Abu Dhabi holds an extraordinary variety of experiences within easy reach. Visitors can kayak through the mangroves at Jubail, explore the museums of the Saadiyat Cultural District and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, relax on the beaches of the Arabian Gulf, or experience the attractions of Yas Island. Etihad’s complimentary Abu Dhabi Stopover programme allows eligible guests connecting through the city to add a hotel stay of up to two nights, turning their connection into a chance to experience the capital. Dubai is also just 45 minutes from Abu Dhabi, putting both cities within easy reach.
For travellers from Gothenburg, the evening arrival in Abu Dhabi also opens Etihad’s onward network across Asia. Onward services include Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Shanghai, Taipei, Bengaluru, and Colombo.
Gothenburg is the 15th new destination Etihad has launched in 2026, and the route will be operated with Airbus A321LR. It offers two First Class Suites, 14 Business Class seats and 144 seats in Economy. The First and Business cabins feature fully flat beds with direct aisle access, while Economy features ergonomic seating with 13.3-inch 4K touchscreen displays with hundreds of hours of films, television and music. High-speed Wi-Fi is available across all cabins.