Etihad Cargo will expand its freighter network this winter with new routes and additional flight frequencies across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The carrier will launch two weekly flights to East Midlands starting October 27, connecting Abu Dhabi to the UK’s distribution network for domestic and European deliveries.
The expansion includes additional weekly frequencies to Shanghai (+1), Hong Kong (+1), Shenzhen (+6), and Ezhou (+1) in Asia. Etihad Cargo will also increase flights to Riyadh (+2), Paris Charles de Gaulle (+1), and Frankfurt (+1).
Etihad Cargo launches East Midlands flights and adds capacity to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen
The carrier’s presence at Air Cargo Southeast Asia (ACSA) 2025 will showcase its footprint in the region and efforts to connect exporters and businesses.
The expansion follows Etihad Airways’ announcement of 16 passenger destinations launching between November 2025 and March 2026, including Addis Ababa, Algiers, Almaty, Baku, Bucharest, Chiang Mai, Kazan, Krabi, Medan, Medina, Phnom Penh, Tashkent, Tbilisi, and Yerevan.
“Every shipment represents a connection that matters. As we enter the busy winter period, increasing our network capacity and introducing new trade routes means giving our customers more ways to move their goods with reliability and care. Through this strategic expansion, we hope to continue empowering businesses and communities to thrive,” Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer of Etihad Airways said in a statement.
Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Cargo to operate frequent flights
The winter 2025 schedule reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a logistics hub connecting East and West. The expansion strengthens trade corridors across Asia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Europe.
The carrier will operate the East Midlands service twice weekly, providing access to the UK’s distribution network.
The frequencies to Asian markets align with demand from production centres. Shenzhen will receive six additional weekly flights, while Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Ezhou each gain one.
Riyadh will see two additional weekly flights, while Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt each receive one extra frequency.
