Etihad Airways to Launch Daily Scheduled Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel

Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to launch daily scheduled year-round flights to Tel Aviv, the economic and technological centre of Israel.

The launch of flights follows the normalisation of diplomatic ties between the two nations, and the signing of the Abraham Accords between the UAE and Israel in Washington D.C. on 15 September.

Only a month later, Etihad became the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Tel Aviv on 19 October 2020.

Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said, “Following the signing of the new bilateral agreement, Etihad is delighted to announce a direct link between these important cities. The commencement of scheduled flights is an historic moment and as an airline, cements Etihad’s commitment to growing opportunities for trade and tourism not just between the two countries but also within the region and beyond.”

The new service, effective from 28 March 2021, will not only promote direct inbound tourism to Abu Dhabi, but will also give travellers the opportunity to discover Israel’s historical sites, beaches, restaurants and nightlife.

Departures will be timed to connect via Abu Dhabi to key gateways across the Etihad network including China, India, Thailand and Australia.

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