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Abu Dhabi national airline; joined UAE-wide ban on Iranian nationals in March 2026.
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Three airlines closed Iran's last air corridor; can Gulf aviation neutrality survive this war?
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- Has Etihad banned Iranian passengers?
- Yes, Etihad barred all Iranian nationals from UAE entry or transit in March 2026.
Background
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE, headquartered in Abu Dhabi and founded in 2003. It serves as Abu Dhabi's flag carrier with a network spanning over 70 destinations.
In March 2026, Etihad joined Emirates and FlyDubai in barring all Iranian nationals from entering or transiting the UAE . The coordinated ban across all three major UAE carriers closed Iran's last significant civilian air corridor. Golden Visa holders were initially exempted, though subsequent reports indicated even Golden Visas were being cancelled for Iranians outside the country.
Abu Dhabi, home to Etihad's hub, hosts significant US military infrastructure including access to Al Dhafra Air Base. The emirate has absorbed hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks since hostilities began.
