Etihad Airways and Tunisair today signed a code share agreement strengthening air links between North Africa and Abu Dhabi and supporting growing demand for travel, tourism, and business between the two regions.
Starting today, travellers can book flights between Abu Dhabi and Tunis under either airline’s code on Etihad-operated services. The partnership creates a streamlined booking experience with a single ticket, one check-in, and bags transferred automatically to final destinations.
The agreement covers Etihad’s three weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi–Tunis route, which launched 1 November 2025. FlightsoperateusingEtihad’s Airbus A321LR, featuring the airline’s signature hospitality across three cabin with 2 First Suites, 14 Business and 144 Economy seats.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways, said: “Partneringwith Tunisair brings Abu Dhabi closer to travellersacross North Africa. We’re seeing strong interest from the region in what Abu Dhabi offers – from business opportunities and trade links to tourism and family connections. This codesharegivesTunisair’scustomersaccess to our service and product, making Abu Dhabi an easier destination to reach.”
Halima Ibrahim Khouaja, Chief Executive Officer at Tunisair, said: “Throughthis partnership, we are opening new travelopportunities for ourcustomers by connecting the Maghreband Africa to the Gulf. Abu Dhabi is a strategicmarket for Tunisair, and our collaboration with Etihad further expands the range of connections available to passengers across our network. This agreement strengthens the air bridge between our regions and underscores Tunisair’s role as a key player in regionalconnectivity. “
With more than 75 years of expertise, Tunisair has long been a leading carrier, serving not only the Tunisianmarket but also key destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America, whereit has built a solid and longstandingpresence.
Etihad has more than 40 codeshare partnerships globally, providing connections to more than500 destinations worldwide.
For more information or to book, visit etihad.com or tunisair.com.
