Etihad Airways Expands Africa Network to Boost Trade, Cargo and Global Connectivity

Etihad Airways expands Africa network with six new destinations

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways, has announced a significant expansion of its Africa network by launching six new destinations to Accra, Asmara, Harare, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Lagos from Abu Dhabi, strengthening connectivity between Africa, India and Asia, and enhancing its global hub strategy through increased trade, cargo and passenger links across key high-growth markets. In a press statement, Etihad s…

Etihad Airways expands Africa network with five new routes

Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its African network, unveiling plans to launch new routes from Abu Dhabi to five countries across the continent. The airline said it will introduce services to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe as part of its wider global growth strategy. The move is aimed at strengthening links with high-growth markets and boosting connectivity for passengers and cargo, a…

Etihad adds six African routes in ‘significant expansion’

Etihad Airways has added six new international routes as part of a “significant expansion” of its African network and overall operations. On April 17, 2026, Etihad announces it was adding new destination in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from its base in Abu Dhabi. The announcement comes just days after the UAE flag carrier said it will begin flying from Abu Dhabi to five Chinese cities: Shanghai, Guangzho…

Etihad Airways Expands Africa Network to Boost Trade, Cargo and Global Connectivity

Expansion builds directly on Etihad’s recently announced China growth Etihad Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy. The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets,supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility. The expansio…