Etihad Airways launched its Abu Dhabi–Calgary route on October 26.
The airline operates four round trips per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Flight time is 14 hours 35 minutes from Abu Dhabi and 13 hours 55 minutes from Calgary.
This is the first route connecting the Middle East and western Canada. Including Toronto, Calgary becomes the airline’s second destination in Canada. As Calgary is a gateway to Alberta and the Canadian Rockies, the route is expected to serve both business and leisure travelers. Etihad Airways aims to expand its long-haul network and accelerate its global expansion.
Antonald Neves, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), said, “Calgary is an important route not simply because it connects two cities, but because of the opportunities it creates. Calgary shares our forward-looking outlook, with its vibrant economy, expanding international connectivity, and strong spirit of innovation.”
