Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways is introducing a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2nd July 2023.
The airline will be connecting Abu Dhabi to Portugal’s capital city right in time for the summer holidays, with three weekly flights scheduled to be operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, media reports said.
“We are excited to introduce flights to Portugal for the first time and provide our guests with convenient travel options to one of the most popular summer destinations for 2023,” said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways.
“As one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, the coastal city of Lisbon is a great entry-point to exploring the rest of the country, with perfect beaches, historic castles, fantastic nightlife and a warm and welcoming people. Our new direct connection will enhance the trade and tourism ties between the UAE and Portugal, and we are grateful for the support of the Portuguese authorities in establishing our new air link.”
As well as introducing flights to Lisbon, Etihad Airways will be returning to Málaga on the Spanish Costa del Sol and the popular Greek island of Mykonos this summer.
Etihad Airways will be flying to Málaga twice-per-week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from 18th June 2023, reports added.
With the addition of new routes to Lisbon, Malaga and Mykonos, Etihad Airways will be offering travelers nearly 160 weekly flights to 21 destinations in Europe this summer, with 20 percent more seats available than in 2022.