{"id":263015,"date":"2026-06-28T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=263015\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T11:35:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T11:35:50","slug":"how-to-book-the-etihad-apartment-with-miles-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/book-etihad-apartment-with-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Book the Etihad Apartment With Miles in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Etihad Apartment is one of the most over-the-top first-class products in the sky. Each private suite features a separate lounge chair, a 6-foot-7-inch bed, sliding privacy doors, a 24-inch TV, and access to an onboard shower. While other airlines have introduced similarly luxurious products since the product launched back in 2014 \u2014 like Singapore\u2019s First Class Suite \u2014 Etihad Apartments remains one of the most luxurious ways to fly.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also one of the toughest first-class awards to book with points and miles. Etihad\u2019s Apartments are only available on the carrier\u2019s Airbus A380s. And even with eight Airbus A380s in service, it's quite challenging to lock down Etihad Apartment award space.<\/p>\n

Still, there are a few tried and true ways to score award space. Here\u2019s how to book the Etihad Apartment in 2026 using miles or points.<\/p>\n

Routes Featuring the Etihad Apartment in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

You'll only find the Apartment on Etihad\u2019s Airbus A380s. In 2026, Etihad operates the A380 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Destination Served<\/th>Seasonality<\/th>Frequency<\/th>Note(s)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bangkok (BKK)<\/td>October 25 thru March 27<\/td>1x Daily<\/td>Other daily frequencies operated by Airbus A321XLR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
London Heathrow (LHR)<\/td>Year-Round<\/td>At least 1x Daily<\/td>A380 with Etihad Apartments operates AUH-LHR at least 1x a day with up to 4x daily service from March 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paris (CDG)<\/td>Year-Round<\/td>1x Daily<\/td>A380 service on AUH-CDG resumed June 15th. Other daily frequencies operated by mix of Boeing 787s and Airbus A321XLRs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Singapore (SIN)<\/td>Year-Round<\/td>1x Daily<\/td>A380 service on AUH-SIN resumed June 15th.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tokyo Narita (NRT)<\/td>June 17 thru October 24 and from March 28, 2027<\/td>1x Daily<\/td>A380 service on AUH-NRT resumed June 17th and runs through October 24th. Service returns from March 28, 2027.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toronto (YYZ)<\/td>Year-Round<\/td>1x Daily<\/td>Consistent 1x daily frequency on AUH-YYZ.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

If you've been chasing the Apartment on routes to or from the U.S., note that the AUH\u2013New York (JFK) A380 service ended in 2025 and the route is now operated by a Boeing 787-10 that does not feature the Apartment.<\/p>\n

Toronto is now the only North American destination with regular Etihad Airbus A380 service.<\/p>\n

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As of May 2026 and through early 2027, here are the routes on which you can find Etihad's Airbus A380 which features the Apartment first-class suites. Credit: Great Circle Map<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

How Many Miles Do You Need To Book The Etihad Apartment?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As of 2026, four frequent flyer programs offer Etihad Apartment award space: Etihad Guest, Air Canada Aeroplan<\/a>, American Airlines AAdvantage<\/a>, and Asiana Airlines Asiana Club. Here's how they stack up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Route (from Abu Dhabi \/ AUH)<\/th>Etihad (Etihad Guest)<\/th>Air Canada (Aeroplan)<\/th>American Airlines (AAdvantage)<\/th>Asiana Airlines (Asiana Club)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
London (LHR), Paris (CDG)<\/td>140,000 miles (+$365)<\/td>90,000 points (+$160)<\/td>62,500 miles (+$37)<\/td>40,000 miles (+$200)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN)<\/td>140,000 miles (+$365)<\/td>90,000 points (+$160)<\/td>50,000 miles (+$37)<\/td>75,000 miles (+$200)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tokyo-Narita (NRT)<\/td>200,000 miles (+$365)<\/td>100,000 points (+$160)<\/td>50,000 miles (+$37)<\/td>80,000 miles (+$200)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toronto (YYZ)<\/td>220,000 miles (+$365)<\/td>120,000 points (+$160)<\/td>115,000 miles (+$37)<\/td>80,000 miles (+$200)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

All redemption rates in the above table are for one-way itineraries. It's also important to note that the rates quoted above are the minimum\u00a0<\/em>number of miles or points needed for a given route. Both Etihad and Air Canada utilize dynamic award pricing, so you may come across awards that are priced significantly higher than what's listed in the table above.<\/p>\n

By contrast, awards booked through American or Asiana are typically more consistent with the rates above and usually align with prices shown in the table.<\/p>\n

You'll also notice a cash component. These figures represent the average taxes and fees charged by each program when booking the Etihad Apartment. However, you'll also come across redemptions with higher taxes and fees. For example, departures from the European Union or the United Kingdom often come with substantially higher taxes and fees.<\/p>\n

If your goal is to book Etihad's Apartment while minimizing out-of-pocket costs, AAdvantage miles are the clear winner. American Airlines consistently has the lowest carrier-imposed fees and taxes compared to the other three programs featured in this guide.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Etihad Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

How To Book Etihad Apartment First-Class Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n

Four frequent flyer programs allow you to redeem points or miles for flights in the Etihad Apartment. The easiest option is through Etihad's own frequent flyer program. But this convenience comes at a price.<\/p>\n

Here is a closer look at booking the Etihad Apartment through these four frequent flyer programs:<\/p>\n

Booking the Apartment with Etihad Guest Miles<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you want certainty and the ability to book travel months in advance, Etihad Guest is your only real option. The trade-off is steep dynamic pricing and a terrible award cancellation policy.<\/p>\n

Etihad Guest award pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Saver awards bottom out around 140,000 miles each way for the Apartment (but often price much higher). Plus you'll be on the hook for higher taxes and carrier-imposed fees, which can exceed $500 each way when departing from London Heathrow (LHR).<\/p>\n

The upside is that Etihad Guest has several transfer partners, including Capital One<\/a>, Citi ThankYou<\/a>, Bilt Rewards<\/a>, and (for now) American Express Membership Rewards (which is set to end on June 30, 2026<\/a>). The last day to move points is June 29, 2026.<\/p>\n

Etihad Guest also occasionally runs flash deals worth watching. In spring 2025, Etihad briefly cut Apartment pricing on Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paris (CDG) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Singapore (SIN) to 95,000 miles each way \u2014 a 32% discount off the standard rate. These promotions tend to come without warning and disappear just as quickly.<\/p>\n

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Etihad Guest offers the most award availability and greatest flexibility at often significantly higher redemption rates and added carrier-imposed fees. Screenshot of Etihad Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n
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Etihad Guest award fees<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Plus, Etihad Guest's cancellation policy is brutal<\/a>. You can change your dates more than seven days out for $27. But if you cancel outright, you'll forfeit at least 25% of your miles. This cancellation penalty increases to 50% within three weeks of departure and 75% within a week.<\/p>\n

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