Etihad Expands Its Wings Across Southeast Asia

Etihad Airways has made a bold move by launching direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medan (Sumatra, Indonesia) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia)—making it the only airline to directly connect the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to these two culturally rich destinations.

New Routes Overview
Medan (Sumatra) from 2 Oct 2025
3x weekly (Tue, Thu, Sat) by Airbus A321LR

Phnom Penh from 3 Oct 2025
4x weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun) → 6x weekly from Nov by Airbus A321LR

Aircraft Experience
- Operated by brand-new Airbus A321LR
- Features Etihad’s first-ever narrowbody First Suites: enclosed cabins with sliding doors, flat beds, and luxury design
- Enhanced First Deluxe service: personal concierge, chauffeur, meet & assist

Destination Highlights
Medan, Sumatra
- Gateway to Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake and a UNESCO Global Geopark
- Home to Batak culture, lush rainforests, and endangered orangutans
- A rising economic hub for trade across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa

Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Vibrant riverside city with markets, temples, and cuisine
- Gateway to Angkor Wat and Cambodia’s cultural heritage
- Emerging arts and culinary scene

Strategic Growth
- Etihad now serves 83 destinations globally
- Plans to launch 30 new routes across four continents in 2025
- Upcoming Southeast Asia additions: Krabi, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong

Etihad Guest Challenge
- “Extraordinary Challenge” invites members to visit 5, 10, or 15 new destinations
- Win up to 5 million Etihad Guest Miles
- Open until 25 May 2026