Abu Dhabi’s Etihad starts seasonal flights to Al Alamein

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has launched direct, seasonal flights to Al Alamein, providing UAE travellers with “more summer holiday options closer to home”.

The introduction of this service underscores Etihad’s aggressive growth strategy, with the airline targeting 125 destinations by 2030, an increase of 38.9% compared to its current network size

Twice-weekly flights depart Zayed International Airport every Thursday and Sunday at 09:20, arriving at Al Alamein International at 12:35. The return service leaves Egypt at 14:15, touching down in Abu Dhabi at 19:05, all local times. 

Etihad is deploying its Airbus A320 on the route, offering both Business and Economy cabins, with schedules designed for easy weekend breaks or longer summer escapes.

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Al Alamein, recently named the Arab Summer Resort Capital for 2025, is increasingly appealing to travellers from the Gulf, drawn by its wide sandy beaches, clear waters and vibrant seasonal events. 

Set alongside the Mediterranean and within easy reach of the historic hub of Alexandria, the town is well known for its World War II heritage sites, such as the El Alamein War Museum and the Commonwealth cemetery, but in recent years has reinvented itself with stylish new waterfront developments and a cosmopolitan dining scene. 

This growing popularity is further highlighted by Flydubai, which will also begin a new Dubai-Al Alamein seasonal service in 2025.