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Flying Etihad to or from Tanzania? Here’s everything in one place — real routes, baggage rules, and direct links to check in or manage your booking, no digging through help pages required.

Etihad Airways began operations in November 2003 as the UAE’s second national carrier, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi government. It isn’t part of a global alliance but maintains an extensive codeshare and equity-partnership network, serving over 70 destinations from Abu Dhabi. Etihad doesn’t fly to Dar es Salaam — its only Tanzania route is a seasonal Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar service on the Airbus A320, running four times a week each summer (mid-June to early September), a handy gateway for travelers heading on to the Serengeti or Kilimanjaro.

Why Fly Etihad Airways

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Abu Dhabi Hub

UAE’s second national carrier, connecting to 70+ destinations worldwide.

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Modern Widebody Fleet

Around 107 aircraft including the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Etihad Airways to Tanzania

Seasonal Zanzibar Route

Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar, 4x weekly each summer (mid-June to early September) on the Airbus A320.

Where Etihad Airways Flies

Tanzania

Zanzibar only — seasonal Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar (4x weekly, mid-June to early September). No Dar es Salaam service currently.

Full Route Network

Afghanistan: Kabul
Armenia: Yerevan
Australia: Melbourne, Sydney
Austria: Vienna
Azerbaijan: Baku
Bahrain: Manama
Bangladesh: Dhaka
Belgium: Brussels
Cambodia: Phnom Penh
Canada: Toronto
China: Beijing
Czech Republic: Prague
Denmark: Copenhagen
Egypt: Cairo, El Alamein
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
France: Nice, Paris
Germany: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich
Greece: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Hong Kong: Hong Kong
India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram
Indonesia: Denpasar, Jakarta, Medan
Ireland: Dublin
Israel: Tel Aviv
Italy: Milan, Rome
Japan: Osaka, Tokyo
Jordan: Amman
Kazakhstan: Almaty
Kenya: Nairobi
Kuwait: Kuwait City
Lebanon: Beirut
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
Maldives: Malé
Morocco: Casablanca
Netherlands: Amsterdam
Oman: Muscat, Salalah
Pakistan: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar
Philippines: Manila
Poland: Kraków, Warsaw
Portugal: Lisbon
Qatar: Doha
Russia: Moscow, Kazan, Saint Petersburg, Sochi
Saudi Arabia: Buraydah, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh
Seychelles: Mahé
Singapore: Singapore
South Africa: Johannesburg
South Korea: Seoul
Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca
Sri Lanka: Colombo
Switzerland: Geneva, Zurich
Syria: Damascus
Taiwan: Taipei
Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Phuket
Tunisia: Tunis
Turkey: Antalya, Istanbul
United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
United Kingdom: London, Manchester
United States: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C.
Vietnam: Hanoi

Codeshare partners: American Airlines, Air France, KLM, Virgin Australia, Air Serbia, Ethiopian Airlines, Condor, Avianca, GOL.

Quick Facts

IATA codeEY
Hub airportZayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
AllianceNone (independent)
Tanzania routesSeasonal direct Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar only (mid-June to early-September, 4x weekly). No current Dar es Salaam service.

Manage Your Booking & Check-in

Already booked with Etihad? Use the airline’s own tools below to manage your trip or check in online.

Manage Booking (Official) Online Check-in (Official)

Home/office check-in with bag collection is available in Abu Dhabi roughly 24–5 hours before departure. Self-service kiosks are available at select airports including Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, Manchester, New York, Singapore and Zurich.

Baggage Allowance

Cabin baggage up to 7kg in Economy. Checked baggage commonly runs 23kg in Economy, with higher allowances in Business — exact figures depend on your fare and route and are shown when you manage your booking.

Excess baggage: booking extra bags online gets a 30% discount versus airport rates, and up to 65% off through Manage Your Booking or the call centre.

Sports & special equipment: since June 2026, one golf bag travels within your normal checked allowance at no extra cost; surfboards and fishing equipment are also included if under 300cm. Maximum weight per bag is 32kg regardless of item type.

Traveling as a group? Etihad supports dedicated group bookings for larger parties — let us know your travel dates and numbers and we’ll coordinate directly with the airline.

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Routes, baggage rules and check-in times are correct as of publishing and may change — always confirm details directly with Etihad Airways before you travel.

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