What services can I expect on an Etihad Airways flight?
Refreshments on board
Refreshments are served twice during the flight as standard - a hot main meal and breakfast or a lighter dinner depending on the flight time.
There are usually two or three meal options to choose from. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available throughout the flight.
Entertainment system
The on-board entertainment system offers the latest movies, TV series and music albums.
All seats on all aircraft are equipped with individual screens.
The inflight entertainment system (IFE) is free of charge.
In-flight wi-fi
In-flight internet is available on all long-haul aircraft. However, Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft are not equipped with wi-fi.
Internet connection is offered in several packages:
- Chat - messaging only via Messenger or WhatsApp
- 2,99 usd - for flights under 7 hours
- 4,99 usd - for flights over 7 hours
- Free for all Etihad Guest members
- Surf - Ideal for browsing, tracking emails, no data restrictions
- 9,99 usd - for flights under 7 hours
- 24,99 usd - for flights over 7 hours
- Free for Etihad Guest Platinum members, 25% discount for Etihad Guest Gold members
For detailed information and connection instructions, visit etihad.com/onboard-wifi.
Etihad Stopover - free hotel for 2 nights
When booking your ticket, you can always choose a stopover in Abu Dhabi longer than 24-48 hours to visit the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
With this stopover, Etihad Airways offers a free hotel for a maximum of 2 nights.
For detailed terms and conditions, please visit etihadholidays.com/stopover/economy-free.
Book your stopover flight at etihad.com
Free bus to Dubai
In addition to Abu Dhabi, tickets to Dubai can also be purchased on etihad.com.
However, you will always arrive by plane at Zayed Airport in Abu Dhabi, from where you will be transported by special Etihad buses free of charge to the centre of Dubai (about 90 minutes away).
It is not possible to book a ticket for this bus or use it if you have Abu Dhabi as a destination on your ticket. You must always purchase a flight to Dubai.
Detailed departure times can be found on this website: etihad.com/etihad-coach.