Etihad Cargo operates over 300 flights from Ezhou to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Cargo has operated 329 flights from Ezhou Huahu Airport to Abu Dhabi, facilitating the movement of over 18,700 tonnes of export cargo. The carrier operates seven weekly flights from Ezhou to Abu Dhabi in partnership with SF Airlines.

Etihad Cargo's operations in Ezhou are part of its network in Greater China, which will grow to 23 weekly freighters and 26 weekly passenger flights in 2025. The carrier's flights from Ezhou to Abu Dhabi provide connections to global markets and support the movement of specialised cargo, including pharmaceuticals.

Ezhou Huahu Airport has achieved IATA CEIV Pharma certification, enabling it to handle pharmaceutical cargo. The airport has provided a strategic base for Etihad Cargo's operations, facilitating the movement of export cargo and imports through Abu Dhabi.

Stanislas Brun, Vice President Cargo at Etihad Cargo, said, "Ezhou Huahu Airport’s advanced infrastructure has impressed exporters and local customers alike, especially in facilitating seamless imports, while Etihad Cargo’s efforts to showcase Ezhou’s connectivity and capabilities to exporters in Europe and beyond are paving the way for even greater opportunities."

Ezhou Huahu Airport has 36 international cargo routes and provides a strategic location for the movement of goods across Asia. The airport's Deputy General Manager, Li Wei, said that the airport regards Etihad Cargo as a key strategic partner and supports the launch of more cargo routes.

Etihad Cargo's partnership with SF Airlines and its operations in Ezhou demonstrate its commitment to strengthening connectivity between Abu Dhabi and key markets in Asia and beyond.