Airline guide
Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi’s full-service airline, often competitive to Europe.
Beat That Flight ratings
A five-star editorial comparison, not a promise for every flight.
- Crew
- ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
- Timeliness
- ★★★★★ 4 out of 5
- Quality
- ★★★★★ 4 out of 5
- Price
- ★★★★★ 3 out of 5
- Comfort
- ★★★★★ 4 out of 5
- Entertainment
- ★★★★★ 4 out of 5
- Wi-Fi
- ★★★★★ 3 out of 5
Alliance
Not part of a global airline alliance.
Partnerships
Codeshares with a range of airlines, including selected Australian and European partners.
Routes
Australia and New Zealand via Abu Dhabi to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Latest Etihad Airways deals
- Etihad Europe Open-Jaw Price Hack from $1248 (Melbourne & Sydney, Oct 2026 - Mar 2027)
- Etihad Europe Return Flights from $1000: Dublin, London, Paris, Rome & Zurich (May-Dec 2026)
- Auckland to London from $2048 Return on Etihad Airways - European Summer (May - Aug)
- Auckland to Athens, Greece from $1686 return on Etihad Airways (May - Aug)
- Auckland - Dublin on Etihad Airways from $1640 return (Apr - Aug 2026)
- Auckland to Europe from $1653 return on Etihad/Air NZ (May-Jun 2026)