Etihad Airways starts Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram flights

by Staff Reporter
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Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has kicked off 2024 by introducing two new services. Daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) in the Kerala region of India commenced on New Year’s Day.

These non-stop services to each destination bring the total number of Indian gateways served by Etihad to 10, underscoring the airline’s commitment to providing easy access to its expanding global network for guests travelling to and from the Subcontinent.

Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad, said: “We have established a fantastic group of non-stop routes between India and Abu Dhabi, providing customers with easier access to our growing network without transiting through one of the main Indian hub airports.

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“Seamless and practical connections at Abu Dhabi ensure that our guests can easily access destinations across the GCC, Europe – including our four daily services to London – and North America. Moreover, they have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic stopover in Abu Dhabi as an integral part of their journey.”

Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

The introduction of this service enhances accessibility to the picturesque countryside and beaches that Kerala is renowned for, creating increased inbound tourism to the region. Additionally, it streamlines travel for professionals visiting the burgeoning business hubs in the area.

Etihad Airways flights to Mumbai and Delhi

In 2023, the airline reintroduced services to Kolkata, a vital Indian gateway connecting Eastern India to global destinations. Furthermore, the airline has increased the frequencies of flights to Mumbai and Delhi, two of its most popular routes, from two per day to an impressive four flights per day.

Flight Number

Date

Date

Frequency

Departure Airport

Departure Time

Arrival Airport

Arrival Time

EY  0248

1-Jan-24

30-Mar-24

Daily

AUH

14:40

CCJ

19:55

EY  0249

1-Jan-24

30-Mar-24

Daily

CCJ

21:30

AUH

0:05+1

Flight Number

Date

Date

Frequency

Departure Airport

Departure Time

Arrival Airport

Arrival Time

EY  0248

31-Mar-24

26-Oct-24

Daily

AUH

14:20

CCJ

19:50

EY  0249

31-Mar-24

26-Oct-24

Daily

CCJ

21:40

AUH

0:05+1

Flight Number

Date

Date

Frequency

Departure Airport

Departure Time

Arrival Airport

Arrival Time

EY  0292

1-Jan-24

30-Mar-24

Daily

AUH

3:20

TRV

9:00

EY  0293

1-Jan-24

30-Mar-24

Daily

TRV

10:05

AUH

12:55

Flight Number

Date

Date

Frequency

Departure Airport

Departure Time

Arrival Airport

Arrival Time

EY  0292

31-Mar-24

26-Oct-24

Daily

AUH

2:55

TRV

8:45

EY  0293

31-Mar-24

26-Oct-24

Daily

TRV

9:50

AUH

12:30

Plans for 2024

For 2024 Etihad has already announced new flights to Boston, USA starting on March 31, to Nairobi, Kenya on May 1, and its exciting summer schedule includes an inaugural non-stop service to Nice, France and direct flights to the Greek isles of Mykonos and Santorini.

tanvir@dubainewsweek.com

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