Etihad Airways expands Southeast Asia reach with Air Cambodia codeshare

Abu Dhabi: UAE's flag carrier, Etihad Airways, announced Tuesday it has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air Cambodia, expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia and giving travellers from the UAE and beyond smoother access to Angkor Wat.

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The partnership allows Etihad customers to travel to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to the final destination. The move simplifies what has traditionally been a multi-leg journey into a more seamless travel experience.

The UAE carrier said the agreement reflects rising demand for travel between the Middle East and Southeast Asia, particularly to culturally rich destinations such as Cambodia.

“Cambodia is an important and growing market within our network, with increasing demand for travel to and from the destination,” said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways.

“This partnership with Air Cambodia enables us to extend that reach, providing our guests with seamless access between Siem Reap and the wider region through a single booking via Abu Dhabi.”

For Cambodia’s national airline, the tie-up is equally strategic, offering its passengers direct connectivity to Abu Dhabi — a key global hub for business and tourism.

“This partnership with Etihad strengthens connections between Southeast Asia and the Middle East,” said Eng Molina, Chief Commercial Officer at Air Cambodia. “Our passengers gain direct access to Abu Dhabi, an important hub for business, trade, and tourism, while Etihad's customers can explore Cambodia's rich cultural heritage.”

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Beyond Siem Reap, the agreement also opens up wider connectivity across Vietnam through an existing interline arrangement, giving Etihad travellers access to cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Phu Quoc.

The codeshare builds on Etihad’s recent expansion into Cambodia, following the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Phnom Penh in October 2025.

With the new partnership in place, the airline is positioning itself to capture a greater share of leisure and cultural travel demand in Southeast Asia.