Flying with
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Our codeshare partner Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is the capital’s first low-cost airline, connecting Abu Dhabi to even more destinations around the world. You can book connecting Air Arabia flights on etihad.com and enjoy a comfortable travel experience to your final destination.
If you've booked a connecting flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, you'll have one booking reference that you can use to check in and manage your booking.
When you arrive at the airport, check in with the airline that's operating the first leg of your journey. For example, if you're travelling from London to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, then onwards with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, you should check in with Etihad Airways when you arrive at the airport in London.
Our agents will make sure that your bags are checked in all the way through to your final destination to help make your journey as smooth as possible.
Need to make changes or have questions about your trip? We’re here to help.
If you booked with Etihad Airways and your trip includes an Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight, please get in touch with the Etihad Airways Contact Centre.
No, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is one of our codeshare partners, which means they operate all Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights. We carefully select our codeshare partners to make it even easier for you to fly anywhere in the world.
When you fly with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, you'll travel on an Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Airbus A320 with an EY flight number e.g. EY1234.
Yes! You'll receive a complimentary meal on your Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight, with a choice of either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian meal.
If you’re connecting from an Air Arabia flight to an Etihad Airways flight in Business or First, you're entitled to use one of our lounges in Abu Dhabi.
If you’re connecting from an Air Arabia flight to an Etihad Airways flight in Economy, class you can pay to use a lounge in Abu Dhabi.
You can pay to use a lounge in Abu Dhabi if your journey starts on an Air Arabia flight, or if you are connecting to an Air Arabia flight. You’ll love our delicious food, premium drinks and dedicated relaxation areas.
This also applies if your journey starts on an Etihad flight and you’re connecting to an Air Arabia flight in Abu Dhabi.
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Yes! If you’re an Etihad Guest or Air Rewards member, you can transfer miles or points simply by linking your account to either airline.
If you've booked an Etihad Airways flight with an Air Arabia Abu Dhabi connection, you'll only be able to select a seat for your Etihad Airways flight. At check-in, you can choose your seat for your Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight.
If you've booked an Etihad Airways flight with an Air Arabia Abu Dhabi connection, you'll receive a confirmation email from Etihad Airways since it will have an Etihad flight number. We'll also send you check-in reminders and any other important information you need to know.
Yes! If you’re transiting through Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and your ticket starts with (607), you’re eligible for a free stopover in Abu Dhabi.
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If your last flight was operated by Etihad Airways, please contact us for help. If your flight was operated by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, please get in touch with them directly.
Help with baggage
No, special requests or extras aren’t available for any Air Arabia Abu Dhabi connecting flight.
Special assistance when you fly
