UAE-Pakistan travel: Etihad launches four daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Karachi
Peshawar flights begin on 29 September
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is expanding its footprint in Pakistan by significantly increasing its flight operations to Karachi.
Starting from 1 October 2025, the airline will operate four daily nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Karachi, offering a total of 28 weekly services to the bustling economic hub of Pakistan.
Tickets for the enhanced route are now available for purchase.
Flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and Karachi from 01 October, 2025. All times local
| Flight | Frequency | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
| EY292 | Daily | Abu Dhabi | 07:50 | Karachi | 11:05 |
| EY293 | Daily | Karachi | 12:00 | Abu Dhabi | 13:05 |
| EY294 | Daily | Abu Dhabi | 14:40 | Karachi | 17:55 |
| EY295 | Daily | Karachi | 21:35 | Abu Dhabi | 22:40 |
| EY296 | Daily | Abu Dhabi | 23:40 | Karachi | 03:00 |
| EY297 | Daily | Karachi | 05:15 | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 |
| EY298 | Daily | Abu Dhabi | 02:25 | Karachi | 05:40 |
| EY299 | Daily | Karachi | 06:35 | Abu Dhabi | 07:50 |
This strategic expansion reflects Etihad’s ongoing efforts to provide travellers with improved connectivity and greater flexibility. With optimised departure and arrival schedules, passengers flying to and from Karachi will benefit from seamless connections across Etihad’s growing international network, spanning the UAE, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and North America.
Etihad’s network
With the addition of the new Karachi services, Etihad’s total number of weekly flights to Pakistan will reach 60.
This development underlines the airline’s strong commitment to strengthening ties with the South Asian nation and meeting rising demand across key routes.
The announcement comes on the heels of another expansion initiative – the launch of new flights to Peshawar, scheduled to begin on 29 September 2025. These enhancements are part of a broader push by Etihad to bolster regional connectivity and accommodate the travel needs of both business and leisure passengers.
Passenger convenience
Etihad’s expanded operations to Karachi not only increase seat availability but also improve travel convenience, particularly for those seeking onward connections to global destinations via Abu Dhabi.
The move is expected to streamline travel for the Pakistani diaspora, business communities, and tourists alike.