Uzbekistan Airports reported that flights are planned to be operated daily on Airbus A320 aircraft, which will provide passengers with convenient flights between the capitals of Uzbekistan and the UAE.

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, founded in 2003 and based at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The entry of Etihad Airways into the Uzbek market is an important event for the development of the country's international air service. The airline is one of the largest carriers in the Middle East and has a wide route network covering key destinations in the Persian Gulf, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and North America.

The opening of flights will allow passengers from Uzbekistan to get convenient access to one of the largest international aviation hubs in the region in Abu Dhabi with ample opportunities for further connections.