Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today (October 21) launched the only nonstop service between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline from the Middle East to fly to Luxembourg.

The route operates four times a week on the Etihad A321LR, with strong demand since bookings opened in January 2026.

Etihad’s inaugural flight, EY51 from Abu Dhabi, was welcomed at Luxembourg Airport with a water cannon salute.

Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “2026 has been a year of strong network growth for Etihad, and Luxembourg is a special addition. We are proud to serve the Grand Duchy with our full three-cabin experience from the very first flight, and we look forward to welcoming guests from Luxembourg and the wider region on board, whether they are travelling to Abu Dhabi or onward across our network.”

Alexander Flassak, CEO of lux-Airport, said: “We are delighted to welcome Etihad Airways as the first airline from the Middle East to serve Luxembourg Airport. Our passengers come from across the Grand Duchy and the Greater region, from Belgium, France and Germany, and this new service gives them a nonstop route to Abu Dhabi, with easy onward travel to Asia and beyond.” -TradeArabia News Service