Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi to Medan flights to boost UAE-Indonesia connectivity
Etihad Airways has opened bookings for flights to Medan, the gateway to North Sumatra, Indonesia, starting.
The airline will start flights between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), Medan, and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH) on October 2, 2025.
The flights will operate on one of its new A321LR aircraft three times a week.
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