Etihad adds 2 new destinations in Southeast Asia

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways has commenced flights to two new “culturally rich and diverse destinations” destinations in Southeast Asia, connecting Abu Dhabi with Medan in Indonesia and Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

The new services were among the 10 routes announced by Etihad in late 2024, as part of the airline’s largest-ever network expansion. With these additions, Etihad has now inaugurated nine of the 10 routes planned for 2025, with 21 more to follow.

The inaugural flights departed on 2 October to Medan in Sumatra and 3 October to the Cambodian capital, both operating at full capacity on Airbus A321LR aircraft.

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Three-weekly flights to Medan
Operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the direct Abu Dhabi-Medan service offers convenient access to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, renowned for its lush rainforests, natural attractions and Unesco Global Geopark sites. 

Flights depart Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) at 8:45pm, arriving at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) at 6:45am the following morning. 

The return service departs KNO at 8:55am, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 12:50pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Medan is also served by Qatar Airways direct from Doha, reflecting the growing interest in Indonesia among GCC travellers. The destination’s electronic visa-on-arrival scheme, available to citizens and residents of the GCC has further boosted demand.