Etihad's Rome-Abu Dhabi route turns 10: from Nov. 1, it will become two-day
10 years. So much has passed since the first Rome-Abu Dhabi flight operated by Etihad Airways, the national airline of the Emirates [...]

10 years. So much has passed since the first flight Rome-Abu Dhabi operated by Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates: anniversaries are important, it goes without saying, which is why yesterday at Fiumicino airport a big party was organized for celebrating the important milestone.
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"The Rome-Abu Dhabi flight has been a cornerstone of our European operations over the past decade. Celebrating this anniversary is a testament to our dedication to providing superior travel experiences and strengthening international connections. We express our gratitude to ADR for their valuable partnership and look forward to many more successful years together," explains Gregoire Becouze, Regional General Manager Europe.
On the occasion of blowing out the first ten candles, Etihad announced that starting November 1, 2024, the FCO-AUH route will become bigjournal. As of today, in fact, only one flight a day is available to and from Rome: the departure from FCO of flight EY86 is scheduled at 11:00 a.m., while the arrival at Zayed International Airport is scheduled at 7:05 p.m. (local time); in the opposite direction, it will take off from AUH at 2:25 a.m. and land in the Italian capital at 6:35 a.m. (local time).
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The flight is operated by a Boeing 777-300ER outfitted in only two classes, business and economy.
Passengers departing from Rome will have the opportunity to discover the beauty of Abu Dhabi, but not only that: they will also be able to take advantage of the wide network of destinations offered by Eithad and continue their journey to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai or Sydney; not to mention, then, the opportunity to take advantage of the free stopover Of the UAE's flag carrier.