Abu Dhabi to China: Explore 5 New Cities with Etihad Direct Flights

Updated: April 13, 2026 1 min read

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The world has never felt so connected, but there are still so many new destinations to reach. Etihad Airways adds five more cities in China to its network, with direct routes from Zayed International Airport. You can now fly to:

Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Guangzhou (CAN)
Chengdu (TFU)
Hangzhou (HGH)
Shenzhen (SZX)

All flights will be operated on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 28 business class seats and 262 economy seats.

Whether you’re travelling for business or tourism, China has a lot to explore. Before this, Beijing was the only direct option from Abu Dhabi. With these 5 direct flights, you have more destinations and regions to choose from.

The routes are part of a partnership between Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. That means you can fly with Etihad to China and continue your trip to other cities on China Eastern with one booking.

If you’re eyeing a new destination for your vacation, China can make a great trip. Planning to discover more of Asia? Etihad will also launch direct daily flights to Tokyo in summer 2026.

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