Abu Dhabi flights update: Etihad Airways releases March 9-10 schedule with New York, London, Paris routes

Free rebooking and refunds available for affected travellers

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Caption: Etihad Airways has released its limited flight schedule for March 9 and 10 as services resume from Abu Dhabi.
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ABU DHABI – Operations at Etihad Airways are gradually returning with a limited number of international flights operating from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on March 9 and 10.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline has published an updated flight schedule as part of a phased restoration of services following regional airspace restrictions. The airline emphasised that all operations remain subject to operational and regulatory approvals.

Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by the airline or hold a confirmed booking. Travellers should check their flight status online before leaving for the airport.

March 9 schedule

On March 9, Etihad is operating several long-haul and regional flights including EY21 to Toronto, EY3 to New York JFK, and EY67 to London Heathrow.

European destinations include Paris Charles de Gaulle (EY35, EY31, EY33), Rome Fiumicino (EY83) and Zurich (EY141).

The airline is also running flights across Asia such as Seoul Incheon (EY826), Bangkok (EY406), Phuket (EY412) and Kuala Lumpur (EY486).

Regional and South Asian routes include Delhi (EY218), Mumbai (EY206), Hyderabad (EY352), Bengaluru (EY232) and Ahmedabad (EY246).

Middle East services include Jeddah (EY615) and Riyadh (EY553).

March 10 schedule

The airline will operate additional services on March 10 as operations expand gradually.

Flights scheduled that day include EY21 to Toronto, EY3 to New York, EY67 to London Heathrow, EY79 to Milan Malpensa, EY123 to Frankfurt, EY843 to Moscow Sheremetyevo, and EY33 to Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Asian routes include Bangkok (EY406), Phuket (EY412), Hanoi (EY430) and Seoul Incheon (EY822).

Late-night departures are scheduled to Beijing (EY888) and Manila (EY440).

Inbound operations

Inbound services arriving into Abu Dhabi across March 9 and 10 include flights from London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome Fiumicino, Zurich, Manchester, Toronto, New York JFK, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul Incheon and Malé.

Additional arrivals include flights from Frankfurt, Madrid, Washington DC, Boston and Tokyo.

Rebooking and refunds

Etihad confirmed that passengers holding tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026, for travel up to March 21, can rebook free of charge.

New travel dates can be scheduled up to May 15, 2026, provided the journey is operated by Etihad.

Passengers may also request refunds online through the airline’s website or via their travel agents. The carrier warned that high demand may lead to longer response times at call centres.

Safety remains the airline’s primary consideration, with operations continuing only after all regulatory and operational criteria are met.