Etihad to begin scheduled Abu Dhabi–Kabul flights from 18 December 2025

Etihad Airways will begin scheduled Abu Dhabi–Kabul services from 18 December 2025, restoring direct international connectivity to Afghanistan and expanding the UAE carrier’s Middle East network. The launch goes ahead despite ongoing security concerns and follows Etihad’s rapid route expansion in 2025.

Discovered 2025-10-09T23:52:25.830232-07:00 | 2025-10-09T23:52:25.830232-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The route is part of Etihad’s aggressive 2025 network build-out, complementing a series of new destinations and capacity growth that underpin its revenue momentum; see the carrier’s recent seven-route expansion programme and strong financial performance in H1 2025 (record profit and traffic growth).
Restoring direct international links to Kabul has operational and market implications for Afghanistan’s aviation sector, occurring alongside government moves for domestic cargo and fleet development; this follows the directive for Ariana Afghan to launch cargo operations and earlier reports of fleet talks for Ariana Afghan (A330/737 discussions).

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Sources Tracked: 20
First Seen: 2025-10-09T23:52:25.830232-07:00
Latest Update: 2025-10-14T01:37:05.488452-07:00
Coverage: Aviation

Sources

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2025-10-14T01:37:05.488452-07:00

(RU) Etihad Airways announced flights to the capital of Afghanistan (Kabul) • aex.ru

2025-10-13T01:06:44.664749-07:00

Etihad to Launch Abu Dhabi–Kabul Passenger Service 18 Dec 2025 with A320s (3x weekly) • aeroroutes.com

2025-10-12T15:59:27.994094-07:00

Etihad Airways To Resume Abu Dhabi-Kabul Service In December • Simple Flying

2025-10-11T21:38:05.117342-07:00

(TR) Etihad Airways Starts Flights to Kabul • airporthaber2.com

2025-10-10T16:06:36.068746-07:00

(ES) Etihad Airways will operate direct flights to Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi AUH ↔ Kabul KBL) • Aviacionline

2025-10-10T09:57:54.174949-07:00

Etihad to Launch Scheduled Flights to Kabul from 18 December 2025 Despite Security Concerns • Aviation A2Z

2025-10-10T07:19:49.639837-07:00

Etihad Airways Expands Network With New Flights To Kabul • Aviation Week

2025-10-10T06:32:54.647082-07:00

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad launches direct flights to Kabul • Wings

2025-10-10T05:54:47.510244-07:00

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi–Kabul flights in December 2025 • AeroTime

2025-10-10T05:35:08.646452-07:00

Etihad to Begin Direct Abu Dhabi–Kabul Flights in December 2025, Bolstering UAE–Afghanistan Connectivity • travelandtourworld.com

2025-10-10T05:17:25.594961-07:00

Etihad Airways to launch flights to Kabul, Afghanistan • enginecowl.com

2025-10-10T05:12:32.420384-07:00

(FR) Etihad opens Kabul: Emirates' strategic return to Afghan airspace • air-journal.fr

2025-10-10T04:41:01.330735-07:00

(PL) Etihad Airways to add Kabul • rynek-lotniczy.pl

2025-10-10T04:08:23.725636-07:00

Etihad Airways launches scheduled Abu Dhabi–Kabul flights • Airline Economics

2025-10-10T04:08:17.450660-07:00

Etihad Airways launches scheduled flights to Kabul, expanding UAE–Afghanistan connectivity • airlinergs.com

2025-10-10T03:57:29.160109-07:00

Airline launches scheduled direct flights to Kabul as regional engagement with the Taliban increases • The Independent

2025-10-10T03:49:50.118303-07:00

Etihad to resume Abu Dhabi–Kabul passenger flights from 18 Dec (three weekly A320 services) • aircargovision.net

2025-10-10T03:20:28.215860-07:00

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad launches direct flights to Kabul • Associated Press

2025-10-10T03:13:25.785396-07:00

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad launches direct flights to Kabul • The Independent

2025-10-09T23:52:25.830232-07:00

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Etihad Airways to fly to Afghanistan starting in December

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