New direct flight routes launching from the UAE in 2026
Although the year is more than half over, there's still plenty of time to travel . Recent tensions in the Middle East have led some carriers to adjust schedules and suspend services, but UAE airlines, including Etihad Airways , Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia, have continued to expand their networks in 2026. From European city breaks to long-haul adventures, here are the new routes to know from…
In 2026, several UAE airlines are set to launch new direct flight routes from the UAE. Among these, Abu Dhabi-bound destinations include Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States, Sharjah to London Gatwick in the United Kingdom, Salalah in Oman, Krakow in Poland, Damascus in Syria, Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Zanzibar in Tanzania, Almaty in Kazakhstan, Yerevan in Armenia, Baku in Azerbaijan, Benghazi in Libya, Rome in Italy, Aleppo in Syria, and Tashkent in Uzbekistan.
These new routes aim to provide travelers with diverse options for leisure and business travel, offering access to unique destinations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
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