Etihad Airways has exciting news for travel enthusiasts - the introduction of direct flights from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) starting on September 29, 2025. This latest route expansion highlights Etihad’s ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity, with Peshawar becoming the airline's fourth city destination in Pakistan and the 16th new destination to be added in 2025. The other cities in Pakistan currently served by Etihad include Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.

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The flights to Peshawar will be operated using Airbus A320 family aircraft, offering passengers a choice of eight business class seats and 150 economy class seats. Initially, flights will be available five times a week, with the frequency set to increase to daily flights starting from November 22, 2025.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, expressed his excitement about the new route, stating, “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Pakistan by launching daily services between Abu Dhabi and Peshawar. This route underscores our dedication to facilitating essential connections for travelers between Pakistan and key destinations in the Gulf, Africa, Europe, and North America. In addition to the Peshawar route, we are also ramping up our flights to Karachi to offer 17 weekly services from October 1, 2025.”

With approximately 1.9 million Pakistanis residing in the UAE, forming the second-largest expatriate community after Indians, these new flight services aim to enhance accessibility and strengthen ties between the two nations. The flight schedules for the Abu Dhabi-Peshawar route are as follows:

- Flight EY 276 departing Abu Dhabi at 02:45 local time and arriving in Peshawar at 06:55 local time – scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays
- Flight EY 277 departing Peshawar at 08:50 local time and arriving in Abu Dhabi at 11:15 local time – scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays

Prepare to embark on a seamless journey connecting Abu Dhabi and Peshawar, where new experiences await at every turn. Plan your travel itinerary, pack your bags, and get ready to explore the cultural tapestry of Peshawar with Etihad Airways.