Etihad Airways passenger numbers soar beyond 18m in 2025 so far

Etihad Airways carried 2m passengers in October 2025, a 28 per cent increase compared with the same month last year.

Year-to-date, it has now carried 18.1m passengers, representing 19 per cent growth over the first ten months of 2024.

The airline maintained an 88 per cent passenger load factor in October and year-to-date, demonstrating effective capacity management alongside rapid expansion.

Etihad passenger growth

By month-end, the airline operated 120 aircraft and served a network of more than 100 destinations, flying 96 of them during the month.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “October’s exceptional 28 per cent passenger growth accelerates the momentum we built through the first nine months of the year. With our fleet reaching 120 aircraft and a network of more than 100 destinations, we’re seeing the full impact of our strategic expansion.

“As we enter the final stretch of 2025, our operational performance and sustained high load factors give us confidence in delivering a landmark year for Etihad.”