Etihad Airways Launches Service from Göteborg Landvetter Airport
Etihad Airways will begin operating flights between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi four times a week starting in December. The new route has been eagerly anticipated by both the business community in the region and leisure travelers. It will significantly enhance connectivity from West Sweden to Asia and Australia.
"We are very much looking forward to welcoming Etihad Airways in December. This is the first direct connection between Gothenburg and the United Arab Emirates. Companies in West Sweden conduct business across Asia, and many of our travelers have relatives, friends, and family in the region. The new service will strengthen connectivity for the region, particularly to the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. This investment demonstrates strong confidence in the Swedish aviation market and in West Sweden as a region," says Mats Johannesson, CEO of Swedavia Airports.
Etihad Airways is the largest airline operating at Zayed International Airport and offers an extensive global network, including more than 50 destinations across Asia alone.
"The A321LR enables us to offer a route that includes our full product offering, with three cabin classes, at a scale that suits Gothenburg. This service opens up our network to India, Southeast Asia and destinations across the globe," says Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways.
Starting 17 December 2026, Etihad Airways will operate flights between Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) four times per week using an Airbus A321LR with a capacity of 160 seats across three cabin classes (First, Business and Economy). Bookings for the new route are available from today.
For further information, please contact the Swedavia Press Office on +46 (0)10 109 01 00 or press@swedavia.se.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was founded in 2003 and has rapidly grown into one of the world’s leading airlines. From its hub in Abu Dhabi, Etihad operates passenger and cargo services to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with its partner airlines, Etihad offers access to hundreds of international destinations worldwide. In recent years, the airline has received numerous awards for its premium service and products, cargo operations, and loyalty programme.