Etihad has introduced a brand new service to Atlanta, marking the airline’s fifth United States gateway. The growth connects the U.S. with Abu Dhabi and past. The flight will probably be operated by Etihad’s next-generation plane, the A350.
Route growth
This growth supplies simpler entry for Southern U.S. travellers to expertise the distinctive mix of tradition, leisure and modern expertise in Abu Dhabi. Etihad touched down in Atlanta July 2, 2025. The flight, which originated at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Worldwide Airport and landed at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide Airport, makes Atlanta the fifth U.S. gateway in Etihad’s huge community.
This growth is a milestone in Etihad’s North American growth, becoming a member of New York Metropolis, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Boston. Travellers from Abu Dhabi will be capable of save time on arrival as they profit from the US Customs and Border Safety (CBP) Preclearance facility at Zayed Worldwide Airport. This implies passengers will arrive as home travellers in the US, having cleared immigration and customs in Abu Dhabi.
This new route was made to fulfill clients’ rising demand for journey between the UAE and the US for enterprise or leisure. Travellers from Abu Dhabi won’t be benefiting from the route alone, as passengers from the Southeastern US can now expertise Abu Dhabi’s tradition, wealthy heritage, and beautiful seashores.
Antonoaldo Neves, chief govt officer at Etihad Airways, said that the brand new service enhances entry to the southeastern US whereas providing a seamless connection throughout the Center East, Indian Subcontinent, and Asia. He talked about Atlanta’s deep cultural, financial, and aviation significance and that the travellers’ response to the brand new route has been phenomenal. A lot in order that they’ve introduced every day flights beginning later this yr. He mentioned,
“With the U.S. Preclearance at Zayed Worldwide Airport, friends can benefit from the comfort of arriving in Atlanta as home travellers. We’re delighted to convey our award-winning expertise to friends travelling to and from Atlanta.”
Flight schedule
Working this service is Etihad’s next-generation Airbus A350-1000. The plane is fuel-efficient and environmentally superior, promising a quieter trip. It’s the airline’s newest onboard product on key long-haul routes. Initially, the route was launched with 4 flights per week; nonetheless, resulting from travellers’ enthusiasm and early bookings, in accordance with Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad has needed to provoke every day flights, efficient November 2025. The precise date has not been given.
Flight No.
Departure airport
Arrival airport
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Frequency
Plane kind
EY13
Abu Dhabi AUH
Atlanta
ATL
09:20 a.m.
16:20 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
Every day from Nov
A350-1000
EY14
Atlanta
ATL
Abu Dhabi AUH
22:00
19:30+1
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
Every day from Nov
A350-1000
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