2 min readMar 6, 2026 02:18 PM IST

Iran-Israel war update: Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of limited flight operations from Abu Dhabi. The flight services have been disrupted following the closure of airspace in the Middle East due to the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. These flight services will remain operational from today.

“Etihad will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations,” it said in a statement.

Etihad Airways resume flights

Etihad Airways has commenced the ticket booking for flights to 70 destinations, including eight Indian cities. It stated that the guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights.

“Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on http://etihad.com,” it added.

Etihad Airways flight status

In an advisory, Etihad Airways has advised passengers no to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by airline or hold a confirmed booking on one of these new flights.

“The decision has been taken in coordination with relevant authorities following extensive safety and security assessments. Etihad continues to monitor the situation closely and will only operate flights once all safety criteria are met,” it said.

Etihad Airways flight news

It also stated that all other scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended. “Additional destinations will be added and communicated as conditions permit.

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Affected guests will receive direct communication from Etihad confirming the status of their flight and outlining available options. Guests are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date and monitor their email for further updates,” it said.

Etihad: Resuming Limited Flight ScheduleDestinations operating to & from Abu Dhabi · 6–19 March 2026

✈️ 70 destinations · Updated: 6 March | 09:00 UAE time

Destination Destination Destination
Ahmedabad Hong Kong Muscat
Addis Ababa Hyderabad Nairobi
Amsterdam Islamabad New York (JFK)
Athens Istanbul Paris
Atlanta Jakarta Phnom Penh
Bangkok Jeddah Phuket
Barcelona Karachi Prague
Beijing Kochi Riyadh
Bengaluru Kolkata Rome
Boston Kozhikode Seoul (Incheon)
Brussels Krabi Seychelles
Cairo Kuala Lumpur Singapore
Casablanca Lahore St Petersburg
Chiang Mai London (Heathrow) Sydney
Chicago Madrid Taipei
Colombo Malé Thiruvananthapuram
Copenhagen Manchester Tokyo
Delhi Manila Toronto
Denpasar (Bali) Medina Vienna
Dublin Melbourne Warsaw
Düsseldorf Milan (Malpensa) Washington
Frankfurt Moscow (Sheremetyevo) Zurich
Geneva Munich
Hanoi Mumbai

* All services remain subject to operational approvals and may be adjusted depending on regional airspace conditions. Not all destinations operate daily. Guests should consult the latest schedule at etihad.com for specific days of operation.

Anish Mondal

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Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey
Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise
Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage
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