international · 7h 00m · 5,250 km
Abu Dhabi to Paris
Etihad is your only nonstop · 3 cabins reviewed
Etihad is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 8.3/10.Etihad is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 4.4/10.
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Route insights
- Etihad is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 8.3/10.
- Etihad is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 4.4/10.
- Etihad is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.4/10.
Frequently asked
What are the best seats in Etihad First Apartments on AUH-CDG?
Best: Apartment 3A or 4A for maximum quiet — furthest from galley. Each apartment has a separate reclining armchair and 80-inch flat bed. Avoid: Apartment 1A is adjacent to the crew rest area. 9 enclosed First Apartments on the A380 upper deck, each with a separate armchair and lie-flat bed. 24-inch IFE touchscreen. Savoy Academy-trained butler service. Acqua di Parma amenity kit. Multi-course dine-on-demand with Dom Pérignon. The A380 also carries a single Residence — a 3-room private apartment with bedroom, living room, and ensuite shower, bookable at ~$30K+ one way.
What are the best seats in Etihad Business Studios on AUH-CDG?
Best: Window seats in rows 10-12 (upper deck forward cabin) — smaller, quieter section. All Business Studios have privacy doors. Avoid: Row 20 on the lower deck is closest to economy galley noise. 70 Business Studios split across both decks of the A380 in 1-2-1 with privacy doors on every seat. Stelia Solstys III seats recline to 79-inch fully flat bed. 18.5-inch HD IFE. Noise-cancelling headphones. Dine-on-demand with à la carte menu. Mattress topper and duvet. Identical hard product to the 787-9 Business Studio.
What are the best seats in Etihad Economy on AUH-CDG?
Best: Upper deck economy rows 81-88 are a smaller, quieter cabin with only 2-4-2 layout (wider seats). Worth requesting at check-in. Avoid: Main deck rear rows near lavatories. Middle seats in 3-4-3 blocks. 405 economy seats across both decks — main deck is 3-4-3 (tight), upper deck rear is 2-4-2 (roomier). 11.6-inch seatback IFE. Complimentary multi-course meals. USB-A charging. No premium economy class on the A380.