Etihad to Operate Special Passenger Flights to Six Destinations in India

Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by the UAE and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian gateways.

The airline will operate services from Abu Dhabi to Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Mumbai.

All eligible passengers travelling from India to Abu Dhabi must possess the relevant UAE entry approvals set by the government of Abu Dhabi.

Passengers travelling to India must adhere to guidelines set by the government of India, and are advised to arrive at Abu Dhabi Airport a minimum of four hours prior to departure to undertake mandatory rapid COVID19 testing in Terminal 1A before check-in.

The following schedule of special flights is effective 15 to 26 July, and subject to change.

From Abu Dhabi to and from:

Mumbai - Daily
Delhi - 6x weekly
Chennai - 5x weekly
Bengaluru - 5x weekly
Kochi - 2x weekly
Hyderabad - 1x weekly

Before buying a ticket, passengers should check they have whatever insurance they need, and also verify very carefully with the relevant authorities for all the latest required regulations of not only their final destination, but also the airport they will fly from, return to, and any they may need to transit in.

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