Palma — Abu Dhabi: New Etihad Connection Raises More Questions Than Answers
What the New Abu Dhabi Route Could Mean for Palma Airport
The new Abu Dhabi route could increase pressure on Palma Airport, especially early in the morning.
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Will a new long-haul flight make Palma Airport busier?
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Related follow-up questions from the same article, collected in one place.
When will Etihad start flying nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Mallorca?
The nonstop Abu Dhabi–Palma route is planned to start on 12 June 2026.
What time does the new Abu Dhabi flight arrive at Palma Airport?
The flight is scheduled to arrive in Palma at around 08:15 local time.
Is the new Abu Dhabi to Palma route useful for luxury travel to Mallorca?
It may be useful for Mallorca’s luxury tourism and yachting market.
What are the downsides of using an Airbus A321LR on a seven-hour flight to Palma?
The A321LR is suitable, but it offers less baggage and cargo space than a wide-body jet.
How could an early morning flight affect traffic in Palma?
It could add more traffic around the airport and on the MA-19.
What do hotels and restaurants in Mallorca need to know about guests from Abu Dhabi?
They may need to adapt to different food, privacy and service expectations.
Which airport in Mallorca will receive the new Etihad flight?
The flight will arrive at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Son Sant Joan.
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