Visiting Japan is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has announced that it will start a direct route to the Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo next summer.
The new flights will take off from 16 June 2026, just in time for the summer holidays if you’re planning to escape the UAE’s heat and humidity.
What makes this route even more special is the fact that it will be served by the airline’s A380, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky. The only other destinations that this plane flies to at the moment are London, Paris, Toronto and Singapore.
Tickets are available to book now, with daily flights from Zayed International Airport at 9.25pm, arrived in Tokyo at 12.45pm the next day.
On the way back, flights leave Tokyo at 6pm, arriving back in Abu Dhabi at 12.20pm.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said of the new launch: “As we bring our latest A380 back into service, we’re delighted to introduce our remarkable aircraft to Japan. Our guests consistently tell us they love the onboard experience. Our attentive cabin crew delivers dedicated service to every passenger, whether they’re travelling in Economy, Business, First or The Residence, our three-room suite in the sky.
“We’ve seen strong demand from customers for more seats to Japan, and the A380 allows us to deliver that. The aircraft is particularly well-suited to this route, given the importance of business travel between the UAE and Japan, two nations with deep economic and cultural ties. Japan has always been a favourite destination for our guests, and this move reinforces our commitment to the market.”
Tokyo joins a long list of destinations has recently announced, from Palma de Mallorca in Spain to Yerevan in Armenia.
Time to start planning your next vacay…
For more information and tickets, visit etihad.ae
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