Etihad Airways Surpasses 10 Million Passengers in H1 2025 — What It Means for UAE Real Estate
Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, continues its rapid ascent as the fastest-growing airline in the Middle East. In June 2025 alone, it carried 1.8 million passengers, marking a 16% year-on-year increase. For the first half of the year, total traffic reached 10.2 million passengers, up 17% compared to 2024.
New Routes and a Growing Fleet
Etihad’s operating fleet now includes 101 aircraft, enabling continued growth and service upgrades. In June, the airline launched new routes to Prague and Warsaw and reopened five popular seasonal destinations:
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Nice
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Malaga
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Mykonos
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Santorini
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Antalya
Load Factors Reflect Robust Demand
The airline’s average load factor hit 88% in June, and 87% year-to-date — reflecting both operational efficiency and strong market demand.
Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves commented: “With more than 10 million passengers flown in 2025 and our rolling 12-month total nearing 20 million, we’re proud to see travelers continuing to choose Etihad.”
Why This Matters for Real Estate Investors in the UAE
This isn’t just about aviation. Rising passenger numbers directly impact demand for short-term rentals, hotel apartments, and residential real estate in key markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
📌 More tourists = higher rental yields
📌 Direct routes from Europe = more international buyers
📌 Continued infrastructure investment = long-term capital appreciation
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