Calgary to Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways Launches Direct Flights Out of YYC

Calgary lands first direct flight to Middle East

Calgarians will soon be able to skip the layovers and fly straight to the Middle East, thanks to a new nonstop route connecting Calgary and Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind in Western Canada. Beginning Nov. 3, Etihad Airways will operate four direct flights a week between YYC and the capital of the United […]

Etihad Airways launches direct flights linking Calgary and Abu Dhabi

A new non-stop route between Calgary and Abu Dhabi is set to launch later this year, becoming the only direct flight from Western Canada to the United Arab Emirates.

Calgary to Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways launches direct flights out of YYC

Calgarians looking to access the Middle East will have a new route to the region later this year.

Calgary nabs new direct flight route to major city in the Middle East

A United Arab Emirates airline just announced a new flight route coming to YYC that will take you straight to Abu Dhabi.

'A huge win': Calgary to get Western Canada’s only direct flight to U.A.E.

Calgary Airports has announced a new non-stop route between Calgary and Abu Dhabi, set to launch this November.

Etihad Opens Calgary as Canada–UAE Skies Liberalize

Etihad Airways , more than a month after Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expanded their air transport agreement, unveiled flights to Calgary International Airport (YYC), leaving UAE-based airlines with up to 10 weekly frequencies that could be used for Canada-bound flights. On January 29, 2026, Etihad Airways said that from November 2, it will launch direct flights between YYC and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). The flight…