Akasa Air inaugurates direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Ahmedabad with Abu Dhabi

Akasa Air commences daily direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Bengaluru and Ahmedabad under codeshare with Etihad Airways, propelling travel momentum between India and UAE. The maiden flight from Bengaluru on 1st March 2025 departed Kempegowda International Airport at 1000hrs IST arriving at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 1235hrs AST. The maiden flight from Ahmedabad will depart Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 2245hrs IST arriving at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 0100hrs AST on 2nd March 2025.

The new routes complement Akasa Air’s daily service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was inaugurated in July 2024. With this expansion, Akasa Air now operates 21 weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi with three major Indian cities. This also marks the airline’s first international route from Bengaluru while further strengthening its international connectivity from Ahmedabad.

In an event held at Kempegowda International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of members of Akasa Air’s Executive Committee. To commemorate the occasion, a special boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight.

Neelu Khatri Co-Founder and SVP International, Akasa Air, said “We are thrilled to launch this new international route operated with a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, which strengthens our presence in UAE, one of the most crucial international aviation corridors. This partnership unlocks new travel possibilities for our customers, supporting tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the two countries. With the choice to access an array of global destinations under a single, seamless itinerary, our passengers will benefit from both airlines’ shared commitment to service excellence, accessibility and convenience. The launch of this service also marks the commencement of Akasa’s international operations from Bengaluru and further expands our international connectivity from Ahmedabad.”

“This is yet another step in Akasa’s ongoing mission to deliver a world-class flying experience with holistic connectivity, and we look forward to hosting travellers from across the globe on board”, Khatri added.

Akasa Air has introduced multiple quality products and differentiated services to ensure an inclusive, warm, and comfortable flying experience. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in a majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent gourmet experience in the skies. Travelers who wish to explore Abu Dhabi can choose to plan their travel with Akasa Holidays which offers customisable and all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable prices. Skyscore by Akasa provides live scores of all major sporting events onboard, and the airline’s Quiet Flights experience offers a restful and undisturbed inflight journey on early morning and late-night flights. In addition, in an endeavour to make travel inclusive, Akasa Air has introduced its safety instruction card and onboard menu card in Braille for persons with visual impairment.

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 15 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 23 domestic and five international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kuwait City (Kuwait).

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*All timings are local