Etihad Cargo Expands Freighter Capacity for Winter 2025 Schedule
nabd-alhadath ـ Ahmad Bin AbdulQader
Meeting strong demand across major trade and manufacturing markets, the carrier will increase frequencies to destinations in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
The new schedule also introduces a new freight route to East Midlands, one of the UK’s most active freight hubs
The expanded freighter schedule follows Etihad Airways’ recent announcement of 16 new passenger destinations launching between November 2025 and March 2026
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is set to expand its freighter network this winter with additional flight frequencies and new routes, marking a major step in boosting capacity. This expansion strengthens key trade corridors across Asia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Europe, while reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading logistics hub connecting East and West.
The winter schedule introduces an additional freighter service to the UK, with two new weekly flights to East Midlands. Starting on October 27th, the new route connects Abu Dhabi to the UK’s main distribution network for both domestic and European deliveries.
Etihad Cargo will also expand capacity across key production markets in Asia, adding extra flights to Shanghai (+1), Hong Kong (+1), Shenzhen (+6), and Ezhou (+1). This expansion aligns with the carrier’s participation at Air Cargo Southeast Asia (ACSA) 2025, the region’s leading gathering for the global air freight industry. Etihad Cargo’s presence at ACSA highlights its growing footprint in Asia and its efforts in connecting exporters and businesses to new opportunities.
Additionally, increased freighter weekly flights to Riyadh (+2), Paris Charles de Gaulle (+1), and Frankfurt (+1) will support the growing movement of goods and ensure greater flexibility for customers seeking efficient and reliable connections throughout the season.
The expanded freighter schedule builds on Etihad Airways’ recent announcement of 16 new passenger destinations launching between November 2025 and March 2026, including Addis Ababa, Algiers, Almaty, Baku, Bucharest, Chiang Mai, Kazan, Krabi, Medan, Medina, Phnom Penh, Tashkent, Tbilisi, and Yerevan.
Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer of Etihad Airways, shared, ‘Every shipment represents a connection that matters. As we enter the busy winter period, increasing our network capacity and introducing new trade routes means giving our customers more ways to move their goods with reliability and care. Through this strategic expansion, we hope to continue empowering businesses and communities to thrive’.
The enhanced winter 2025 schedule reaffirms Etihad Cargo’s role as a key global connector, linking major economic hubs through efficient, high-quality air freight solutions. As the group expands across new horizons, it remains focused on supporting partners with smarter, faster, and more seamless ways to move cargo around the world, building connections that truly go beyond borders.
For more information, visit www.etihadcargo.com.
