Twice as Nice: Etihad Airways Goes Double Daily to Kuala Lumpur

Etihad Airways is meeting customer demand by boosting flights between Abu Dhabi and Malaysia’s vibrant capital Kuala Lumpur. A second daily flight starts on 15 January 2024, providing guests with 14 flights per week between both cities.

Kuala Lumpur, the dazzling capital city of Malaysia, is renowned for its captivating skyline dominated by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. The city offers a rich blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures, resulting in a diverse culinary scene, vibrant markets, and a plethora of cultural attractions.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi continues to allure travellers with its enthralling array of attractions, ranging from the architectural masterpiece Louvre Abu Dhabi to adrenaline-filled adventures at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Both daily frequencies will be operated on a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity.

The combined double-daily flights will see Etihad offer 425,000 seats annually between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur, representing a year-on-year capacity increase of 75%.

The additional frequency will also increase the total annual cargo capacity, opening more business opportunities and supporting the growth of bilateral trade.

The move means customers will enjoy even more choice and connectivity this winter between Abu Dhabi and  Southeast Asia as Etihad offers up to 77 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur (14 weekly flights), Bangkok (14), Phuket (14), Manila (14), Jakarta (14), and Singapore (7).

The announcement comes after the airline unveiled an ambitious network overhaul, positioning it for sustainable expansion while improving Abu Dhabi’s links to global markets and amplifying the capital’s tourism industry.

Etihad’s new winter schedule includes new destinations, increased flight frequencies and even more convenient departure times.

Tickets are now on sale on Etihad.com and the airline's mobile app.