On June 26th, Etihad launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out Boeing 777-300ER to the capital of Bangladesh. The new service operates four times weekly.
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EY382 departed Abu Dhabi at 22:00, arriving into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka the following morning. Each Boeing 777-300ER used on this route offers 28 lie-flat Business Class and 374 Economy seats, with substantial widebody belly-hold capacity to support growing cargo volumes alongside passenger demand.
Beyond passenger demand, the route’s widebody belly-hold capacity supports the movement of cargo for Bangladesh’s globally significant garment and textile sector. Bangladesh continues to see strong economic growth underpinned by this industry, and the new capacity gives exporters improved, reliable access to markets across the Middle East, Europe and North America, with Abu Dhabi serving as a key gateway between South Asia and Etihad’s expanding global network.
Guests travelling via Abu Dhabi can take advantage of Etihad’s stopover programme, which allows passengers to break up their journey and explore the UAE capital before continuing on. Visitors can experience Abu Dhabi’s many cultural landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and the recently opened Zayed National Museum, alongside its award-winning beaches, dining and waterfront attractions, before connecting onward across Etihad’s growing global network.