
Etihad Airways Business Class
from$3,200round trip · per person
Etihad's Business Studio gives you a private, aisle-access seat with a proper flat bed — no climbing over strangers to stretch your legs before Abu Dhabi. We negotiate the fare so you get that same seat for less than what Etihad lists it for.
Business cabin
Business Studio
First Class
First Apartment
Hub
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
First Apartments with a separate bed and armchair
The Residence — a private three-room suite on the A380
Business Studios with aisle access
A380 onboard lounge
Etihad Airways fares from the US
Negotiated round-trip starting fares, per person — request yours for exact dates.
Starting fares for lead-time bookings; your exact price depends on dates and availability.
The experience
Flying Business Studio with Etihad Airways
Every Business Studio seat gets direct aisle access and a fully flat bed, so redeye legs into Abu Dhabi actually deliver rest instead of a stiff neck. Etihad reserves its top-tier hardware for travelers who want more than a wide seat: the A380's onboard lounge gives Business and First passengers a place to stretch out mid-flight, and First Apartments push the experience further with a separate bed and armchair in the same suite. The cabin suits travelers connecting through Abu Dhabi to the Gulf, Africa, or the Subcontinent who want a genuine reset before the next leg. We shop your dates across New York, Washington, and Chicago departures to find the lowest fare into AUH for the exact seat Etihad sells at full price.
Etihad Airways questions
How much is Etihad Airways business class from the US?
Etihad Business Studio fares from the US start around $3,200 round trip. Your exact price depends on travel dates and which US gateway — New York, Washington, or Chicago — has the strongest fare to Abu Dhabi, which is why we compare all three before booking.
Is Etihad's Business Studio worth the upgrade?
Yes, if direct aisle access and a proper flat bed matter to you. Every Business Studio seat opens straight onto the aisle without climbing over a neighbor, and on the A380 you also get access to the onboard lounge to move around mid-flight — features economy and many competing business cabins don't offer.
What's the difference between Etihad's First Apartment and The Residence?
The First Apartment is a private suite with a separate bed and armchair, so you can sit upright while the bed stays made. The Residence goes further as a three-room suite with its own living space, bedroom, and shower — the top of Etihad's First Class product, and worth it for travelers who want the most private way to fly to Abu Dhabi.

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May 27, 2026
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