Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and higher frequencies, which reinforces its commitment to the growing demand of the air connectivity continent.
Arik de, the main income officer and the Etihad trade, said: “In Etihad, we have recognized the lungs the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Around the last year, we have a holistic approach that improves the emergency through the formation and associations of IRÉS.
“The positive early results encourage us to announce the expansion of our Nairobi service to 14 weekly flights, as well as the increase in our Seychelles service to six weekly flights in association with Air Seychelles.
Etihad Abu Dhabi to Nairobi flights
“We also present daily services 787 to Casablanca and Johannesburg.
“Together with Air Seychelles and our innovative relationship with Ethiopian airlines, these strategic associations form a key base since we add four new direct routes to Africa from Abu Dhabi this year, dynamic continent.” “
Etihad announced that he will double his flights to Nairobi, Kenya, increasing 14 weekly services as of December 15, 2025.
The announcement comes less than a year since the airline resumed flights to the capital of Kenya, underlining the strength of the route.
This expansion follows the recent addition of Addis Abeba, after the signing of a Historical Joint Company Agreement with the Ethiopia airlines, which transforms connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The strategic association also includes a shared code agreement, which further supports the passenger travel and load services.
In addition, Etihad and Air Seychelles will collaborate on the six flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Mahe from May 2025.
Etihad customers will also have access to exotic destinations such as Praslin and Mauricio through the direct service of Air Seychelles beyond Mahe.
According to the Shared Code Agreement, travelers can expect an excellent flight experience with the same luggage margin and a selection of courtesy food and drink, as well as entertainment on board, with members of Etihad winning miles on each flight.
These strategic associations strengthen the commitment of Etihad with Africa and will provide new levels of connectivity in key African markets.
In December 2025, Etihad will grow his footprint in Africa with additional flights between Abu Dhabi and the continent compared to December 2024.
| Destinations | Change | Total frequency | Start date |
| Nairobi | +10 per week | 14 per week | December 15 |
| Addis Abeba | New route | 7 per week | October 8 |
| Casablanca | +3 per week | 7 per week | August 1 |
| Johannesburg | +4 per week | 7 per week | August 1 |
| Seychelles* | +4 per week | 6 per week | May 24 |
| Algiers | New route | 4 per week | November 7 |
| Tunisia | New route | 3 per week | November 1 |
| Alameín | New route | 2 per week | July 17 to September 14 |
*Served by the shared partner of Etihad Air Seychelles
With the thesis developments, Etihad continues to unlock opportunities from Africa, allowing more perfect connections between the continent and the world through Abu Dhabi.
