Etihad to launch Dhaka flights boosting UAE Bangladesh cargo
Etihad to start Dhaka flights from June 2026 to boost cargo flows and trade links between the UAE and Bangladesh
Etihad Airways will launch a new service to Dhaka from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links between the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh.
The airline will operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka, enhancing connectivity across an important South Asia trade corridor. The service is aimed at supporting both passenger demand and cargo movement between the two markets.
Flights will be operated using Boeing 777 aircraft, providing significant bellyhold cargo capacity. This is expected to support the movement of goods between Bangladesh and global markets through Abu Dhabi.
Antonoaldo Neves said Dhaka is a key market with strong demand for both cargo and passenger services, adding that the new route will help the airline deploy capacity where it is needed while strengthening trade links.
The service will support Bangladesh’s export sectors by enabling more efficient cargo movement and improving access to international markets through Etihad’s network.
The launch of the Dhaka route is part of the airline’s broader plan to expand its network in line with growing demand.
