Etihad Airways is to double its Airbus A380 service to Paris this summer, making the French capital one of only a handful of destinations worldwide to receive two daily flights on the double-decker aircraft.
Starting July 1, 2026, the airline will operate triple-daily service between Zayed Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with two of the three flights operated by the A380 and a third by a Boeing 787-9.
The expanded schedule will run through October 24, 2026.
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From July 1, Paris gets three daily Etihad flights, including two A380 services featuring The Residence.
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More premium capacity to Paris
The two daily A380 departures from Abu Dhabi have been timed for morning and afternoon travel, catering to both business and leisure passengers. A third daily frequency on the 787-9 adds further options, with all three services offering First, Business, and Economy cabins.
Passengers on the A380 will have access to Etihad’s flagship onboard products, including The Residence, a three-room suite that remains the only one of its kind in commercial aviation. The aircraft also features First Apartments and spacious Business and Economy seating.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said that the expansion reflects strong demand for the Paris route.
“Paris is one of our most popular and most loved destinations, and this summer we are giving our guests more of what they love,” De said. “Flying double-daily on the A380 to Charles de Gaulle is a statement of confidence in one of the world’s great travel markets.”
Summer schedule
The following flights will operate between Abu Dhabi and Paris from July 1 to October 24, 2026:
Abu Dhabi to Paris:
- Flight EY31 departs at 02:35 local time, arrives at 07:55 local time (A380)
- Flight EY33 departs at 14:20 local time, arrives at 19:30 local time (A380)
- Flight EY35 departs at 08:50 local time, arrives at 14:00 local time (787-9)
Paris to Abu Dhabi:
- Flight EY32 departs at 10:40 local time, arrives at 19:35 local time (A380)
- Flight EY34 departs at 21:50 local time, arrives at 06:30 local time the following day (A380)
- Flight EY36 departs at 15:50 local time, arrives at 00:30 local time the following day (787-9)
The increased frequencies will also strengthen Etihad’s connectivity between Paris and the wider Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and Asia through its Abu Dhabi hub.
