Etihad Airways has posted record figures for its latest financial year; with revenues, profits and passenger volumes surging.
Revenue was up by 21% to $8.3bn, with passenger revenue (cargo revenue was also up) ahead by 24% to $7.02bn. Actual passenger numbers rose by 21%, last year, to 22.4 million guests, and net profit jumped 47% to $698m.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “2025 has been a defining year for Etihad, delivering our strongest performance across every key metric and marking our fourth consecutive year of profitability. These results confirm that our strategy is working – growing sustainably, strengthening our financial position, and continuing to deliver a high-quality experience for our guests.
“I would like to sincerely thank our guests for choosing Etihad and trusting us with their journeys, and to thank our people across the airline for their commitment, professionalism and pride in what they do. Their passion for delivering extraordinary experiences has been central to our success during a year of significant growth, and to our ability to welcome more people to Abu Dhabi.
“With a stronger financial position, a growing fleet and a clear sense of purpose, we are well positioned to continue building on this momentum – giving flight to ambition for our guests, our people and to Abu Dhabi.”
His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Etihad Airways, said: “Etihad’s record 2025 performance reflects the strength of its long-term strategy and the quality of execution delivered by its leadership and people. As the national airline of the UAE, Etihad plays a central role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity, tourism growth and economic diversification, supporting the emirate’s long-term ambitions.”
Etihad’s growth in 2025 accounted for approximately 50 per cent of total passenger growth in the UAE, based on projected airline traffic performance across the country, underlining the airline’s central role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s tourism, trade and broader economic ambitions.
This contribution was driven by the largest expansion year in Etihad’s history. With 29 aircraft added during the year, the operating fleet grew to 127 aircraft, enabling increased frequency, expanded capacity and a broader global reach to and from Abu Dhabi.
Supported by this fleet growth, Etihad increased its network from 94 to 110 destinations, while total landings rose from 90 thousand to more than 105 thousand. Expansion focused on opening new international markets and increasing direct access to Abu Dhabi across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
New routes were launched from key inbound source markets including Atlanta, Prague, Warsaw, Addis Ababa, Phnom Penh, Hanoi and Hong Kong, further enhancing Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity and visitor flows.
