Flying between the UAE and Afghanistan? You’ll soon have twice more options. Etihad Airways will double its service between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from July 15, 2026.

While the route only launched in March, it seems that four flights a week weren’t enough to meet demand.

Booking an Etihad flight soon? You can take advantage of the airline’s free flight change offer, which lets passengers change their travel date or time.

Here’s the new schedule between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL):

  • Abu Dhabi to Kabul: First flight departs at 9:55 AM and arrives at 1:25 PM. Second flight departs at 2:45 PM and arrives at 6:15 PM
  • Kabul to Abu Dhabi: First flight departs at 3:10 PM and arrives at 6:00 PM. Second flight departs at 7:20 PM and arrives at 10:10 PM

Etihad’s network keeps growing in 2026. Check out the airline’s new destinations in Africa and the five new cities in China.