Dubai is not the only option for UAE residents looking to return home, as Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways announced it is now operating one-way flights for visa holders from destinations including Amsterdam, Chicago, Frankfurt and London.

All bookings made after April 29 2020 for travel ‪between June 16 and August 31 2020, are fully flexible and refundable.

Like Emirates, the carrier is requesting that potential passengers obtain ICA approval before being allowed to make a booking through their call centre.

On landing, temperature screening is in operation at Abu Dhabi airport, as well as a 14-day self-isolation period required throughout the UAE.

Inbound flights are scheduled on the following dates and destinations:

Amsterdam: May 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29

Barcelona: May 14, 17, 24 and 31

Chicago: May 16

Frankfurt: May 17, 24 and 31

Jakarta: May 15 and 29

Kuala Lumpur: May 23 and 30

London: May 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30

Manila: May 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 and 30

Melbourne: May 14, 21 and 28

New York: May 16

Seoul: May 22 and 29

Singapore: May 20 and 27

Tokyo: May 20 and 27

Toronto: May 12

etihad.com