Etihad Airways adds Damascus to its network

Etihad Airways has announced a new major destination in the Middle East, the Syrian capital, Damascus, as of June 2026.

According to a press release issued today, this new path reflects the increasing demand from travelers in the Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries on direct linking trips to Damascus.

These new services provide travelers from Syria, directly to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and from there to the VIII network, with smooth connection trips through Zayed International Airport.

Flights will start to Damascus in June 2026 with four weekly flights on Etihad Airbus A320 aircraft, and includes eight seats in business and 150 -class seats.

Damascus has become the 28th destination that the company announces to operate during the year.

Antonaldo Nevis, CEO of the Union Air, said that this new path reflects our commitment to linking people to the places of interest to them, and we are proud to expand our network to Damascus, one of the most important cities in the world in history and culture, and supporting the Syrian people by providing direct trips to and from Abu Dhabi, in addition to comfortable connection trips through our global network.