Etihad Cargo expands winter Belly-Hold capacity

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced a major expansion to its winter schedule, significantly increasing belly-hold cargo capacity and enhancing connectivity across its global network.

The updated schedule introduces new routes to Hanoi, Hong Kong and Taipei, further strengthening the carrier’s presence in Asia and providing greater access to some of the world’s fastest-growing cargo markets. Capacity will also grow on existing routes with increased frequencies to Lisbon, Manchester, Warsaw, Atlanta and Bangkok, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global logistics hub.



Between November 2025 and March 2026, Etihad Airways will progressively launch services to 16 new destinations, including Addis Ababa, Algiers, Almaty, Baku, Bucharest, Chiang Mai, Kazan, Krabi, Medan, Medina, Phnom Penh, Tashkent, Tbilisi and Yerevan.

“Our customers remain at the core of our strategy. This expanded winter schedule offers greater access to Etihad Cargo’s global network, providing more capacity, flexibility and reliable connections. Whether moving goods between continents or enabling rapid regional transport, we are committed to supporting industries with world-class cargo solutions,” said Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer, Etihad Cargo.



By October 2025, Etihad Cargo will provide belly-hold capacity on over 880 passenger flights weekly, with the number expected to exceed 1,000 weekly flights by March 2026. The expanded schedule highlights Etihad Cargo’s role in facilitating global trade flows and supporting industries dependent on fast, reliable and efficient cargo services.