Etihad Airways is expanding its operations in Italy for the northern winter season by increasing the Abu Dhabi – Rome/Fiumicino route from 7 to 11 flights per week.
Etihad will offer 10,440 seats per week between Abu Dhabi and Italy this northern winter season, an increase of almost 30% compared to summer capacity. In addition to its operations to Rome – Fiumicino, the airline also has daily flights to Milan – Malpensa operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
«We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Rome service, which underscores our commitment to offer more flexibility and better travel options to our guests in Italy, the UAE and across our network«, said Arik De, Etihad Airways Chief Revenue Officer.
Etihad currently has a codeshare partnership with ITA Airways giving customers the ability to connect to more than 40 Italian destinations, including popular destinations such as Genoa, Bari, Brindisi, Catania and Palermo.
Etihad’s flight schedule to Rome
Current schedule.
- Abu Dhabi – Rome Flight EY 85 AUH 03:00 – FCO 06:20 daily flights.
- Rome – Abu Dhabi Flight EY 86 FCO 09:20 – AUH 18:25 daily flights.
New service from November 4, 2023.
- Abu Dhabi – Rome Flight EY 83 AUH 08:55 – FCO 12:15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Rome – Abu Dhabi Flight EY 84 FCO 21:35 – AUH 06:40+1 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
All services will be operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with 290 seats in two classes (28 Business Class/262 Economy) and promotional fares are available from EUR 745 round trip.
The new frequency gives passengers from Italy more opportunities to visit the Emirati capital and connect to other popular destinations in East Asia, the Indian Ocean, Australia and beyond via Etihad’s hub in Abu Dhabi.
According to data by Aviacionline through Italy’s National Agency for Civil Aviation (ENAC), 382,841 passengers were mobilized in 2019 between Rome – Fiumicino and Abu Dhabi. Etihad currently competes in this segment with the low-cost operator Wizz Air.
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