Etihad Expands Italian Network with Triple-Daily Milan Flights: Boost for African Travel Connections
Great news for African travel professionals and travelers! Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its Italian network, adding a third daily flight to Milan starting November 1, 2025. This development promises increased connectivity and travel options between Africa and Italy, offering convenient connections through Abu Dhabi. This route enhancement is strategically designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers, providing more flexibility for your clients.
The new triple-daily service will substantially increase capacity on the Abu Dhabi-Milan route, offering a total of 12,600 seats per week. This marks a year-on-year capacity increase of almost 115 percent. The flights will be operated by a combination of Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A321LR aircraft, ensuring a comfortable and reliable travel experience. The additional frequencies will cater to various travel needs, making it easier for African travelers to connect to destinations in Europe through Etihad’s extensive network.
The schedule of these flights has been carefully designed to maximize convenience for passengers. With morning, afternoon, and evening departures from Abu Dhabi, travelers will have more flexibility to plan their itineraries, whether they are traveling for business or pleasure. According to Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, "This enhanced schedule gives travellers more options to explore Abu Dhabi and connect to our growing global network, while strengthening vital links between two dynamic cities.” This makes Etihad a great option for African travellers, offering multiple departure and connection options.
The additional flights will not only enhance direct travel between Abu Dhabi and Milan, but will also improve connectivity for passengers traveling through Abu Dhabi to various destinations across the globe. For African travel agents, this means more options for connecting your customers to international destinations using Etihad Airways. The timing and increased flight frequencies will further improve connections and reduce layovers, making travel more efficient and convenient for a broader range of passengers.
The expansion of Etihad’s Italian network aligns with the airline’s commitment to enhancing its global connectivity and providing better travel options for its passengers. By offering more flights to Milan, a major European hub, Etihad is further solidifying its position as a leading international airline. Travel agents should capitalize on this opportunity by promoting these additional flights, highlighting the improved connectivity and convenient schedules to their clients. This expansion by Etihad Airways is a beneficial development that will improve travel options and connectivity, making air travel more accessible for passengers around the world, and especially for the African market.
