Abu Dhabi–Red Sea begins with one flight a week, rising to two a week from 25 October 2026. The route is operated by the Airbus A320 with 8 seats in Business Class and 150 in Economy.
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The flight takes a little over three hours: leave Abu Dhabi mid-morning and be on the beach by early afternoon. Red Sea International Airport (RSI) sits inside the destination itself, so guests reach their hotel soon after landing rather than facing a long transfer at the end of the journey.
Guests across Etihad’s network can reach The Red Sea with a single connection in Abu Dhabi, including from across the Gulf and the Indian subcontinent, in any season as the route operates year-round.
The Red Sea is Etihad’s sixth destination in Saudi Arabia, alongside Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Medina and Al Qassim. Saudi Arabia is among the airline’s largest markets in the region, carrying business, family and religious travel throughout the year, and The Red Sea adds a holiday destination to that mix.
