Etihad Airways has continued its expansion into the US with a new route connecting Abu Dhabi to Charlotte, North Carolina, due to begin next year.
Etihad will begin the new route on May 4, 2026 and will be the first airline in the Middle East region to fly directly to Charlotte.
The route will be Etihad’s sixth US destination, joining New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston and Atlanta.
“Charlotte represents a strategic addition to our US network, unlocking direct access to one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions,” said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive, Etihad Airways. “We’re excited to be the first airline from our region to serve this market, and we look forward to connecting more travellers to Abu Dhabi and beyond.”
A thriving centre for finance, technology, motorsport and culture, Charlotte is home to major US corporations and attracts millions of visitors annually for both business and leisure.
