Etihad Double-Daily Flights and Free Stopovers – Summer 2025 is About to Get Sunny!

The Summer 2025 travel schedule just got a glow-up! Etihad Airways is rolling out double-daily flights to some of Europe’s most beloved cities, and guess what? They’re throwing in a free Abu Dhabi stopover to sweeten the deal. Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, and more—it's like a summer buffet of Europe’s finest, with a side of luxury desert stopover in the UAE.

Twice the Flights, Twice the Fun

Etihad is ramping up services faster than your Wi-Fi on airplane mode. Double-daily flights will soon connect Abu Dhabi to hotspots like Paris, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, and beyond. So, whether you’re craving croissants by the Seine or tapas in Madrid, you’ll now have morning and evening flight options to match your every mood. That’s right—want to sleep in a little? Catch the 2 p.m. flight and still be in Europe by dinner. Or, if you’re an early bird, grab the morning flight and land just in time for breakfast in Milan.

And that’s not all! Malaga is getting some extra love too, with five flights per week during the summer, because, clearly, Etihad knows you deserve a little more beach time.

Stopover in Abu Dhabi – The Layover You’ll Actually Enjoy

Layovers used to mean hanging around the airport, drinking overpriced coffee, and counting the minutes. But now, with Etihad’s free stopover program, you can turn that layover into a mini-vacation. Think up to two free nights at fancy hotels in Abu Dhabi, where you can explore the city’s ever-expanding list of must-see attractions.

Fancy a stroll through the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque? Maybe a few spins around Ferrari World? Or how about sipping a cocktail while watching the sunset over the Gulf? Abu Dhabi’s calling, and Etihad’s making sure you get a taste of its charm—for free!

Highlights Etihad Double-Daily Flights and Free Stopovers:

• Double-daily flights to Europe’s hottest cities: Paris, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, and more!
• Flexible departure times: Morning or afternoon, whatever suits your travel style.
• More flights to Malaga: Because you can never have too much sunshine.
• Free stopovers in Abu Dhabi: Up to two nights of luxury in the UAE's capital, no extra cost.
• New routes: Welcome to the Etihad family, Warsaw and Prague!
• More global services: Daily flights to Bali and 10 flights a week to Sydney.

Making Travel Even Easier

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, couldn’t contain his excitement (and neither can we). “We’re expanding faster than you can say ‘summer holiday!’ With double-daily flights, we’re giving travelers more flexibility, allowing you to squeeze every last drop out of your vacation.” Plus, with those **2 p.m. departures**, you get a breezy hotel checkout time, a seamless transition to the airport, and the luxury of not rushing through your morning espresso in Abu Dhabi.

So whether you’re in it for the business perks, the free hotel nights, or just the chance to say “I’ve been to Abu Dhabi,” Etihad’s got your back. Buckle up for a summer full of destinations, double-daily flights, and maybe a few extra days lounging in Abu Dhabi.

It’s official: Summer 2025 is looking sunnier than ever!

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