Etihad has just announced the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina. The flights are set to operate from May 4, 2026, making Etihad the first airline in the region to fly directly to the prominent transport hub in the US.
Charlotte becomes Etihad’s sixth destination in the US, joining NYC, Chicago, Washington, Boston and Atlanta – launching on July 2, 2025. Charlotte is one of the US’s most dynamic Financial and cultural spots, making the planned flights really important.
Non-stop Abu Dhabi-Charlotte flights: Things to expect
Charlotte represents a strategic addition to the list of US destinations catered to by Etihad. The flights shall operate four times per 7 days on the UAE airline’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ensuring the best in hospitality in both Business and Economy cabins.
You can expect early morning departures from the UAE capital and midday returns. Such a schedule has been designed to ensure smooth ongoing connections. People from Charlotte can enjoy one-stop connections to destinations across the Middle East.
The upcoming route is also going to seamlessly connect destinations in the Indian subcontinent and Asia. Tickets are currently open for sale on the official Etihad platform. Please go through the site for the most updated information on ticket booking and more.
You can land in Charlotte as domestic passenger? Here is the explanation
One of the best things about these flights is guests flying to the US benefit from US Customs and Border Protection Preclearance at Zayed International Airport, enabling them to land in Charlotte as domestic passengers.
This is better as these passengers enjoy a smoother and quicker arrival experience. Charlotte in North Carolina is a flourishing centre for finance, technology, motorsports and culture – making it incredibly popular among tourists of all preferences.
Passengers landing in the UAE capital can experience one of the most happening places across the globe. Abu Dhabi has been constantly updating its tourism offerings – and the nearby Emirate of Dubai is also increasing its popularity among travellers.
Etihad starts Abu Dhabi-Atlanta flights on July 2
Late last year, Etihad – the national airline of the UAE – made headlines as it announced the launch of 10 fresh destinations starting in 2025. Atlanta is also part of this list and the route is going to be operational from July 2.
Atlanta is the state capital of Georgia. Connecting to this bustling US metropolis is important for Etihad as it offers the airline access to both business and leisure passengers. The flights are going to be operated on 4 days and the timings are carefully decided upon.
Krabi and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Hong Kong, Hanoi in Vietnam, Phnom Penh in Cambodia and Medan in Indonesia are some other destinations announced on the same day last year. You can get the details on schedules on the official platform.
Start Date | Frequency | From | To | Aircraft Type |
July 2, 2025 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | Abu Dhabi (9:30 am) | Atlanta (4:30 pm) | A350 |
July 2, 2025 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | Atlanta (10 pm) | Abu Dhabi (7:30 pm) | A350 |
Don't miss out on the Latest Updates! Join our official
WhatsApp channel and follow us on
YouTube,
Instagram,
Facebook,
Twitter, and
TikTok for Breaking News.
Send your press releases to: pressrelease@traveltodubai.com