Akasa Air's new routes: Airline links 2 more Indian cities to Abu Dhabi
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India's Akasa Air has begun daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Ahmedabad with Abu Dhabi, starting March 1, 2025.
The inaugural flight took off from Bengaluru on March 1, departing from Kempegowda International Airport at 1000hrs IST (Indian Standard Time) and arriving at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 1235hrs AST (Atlantic Standard Time).
The other maiden flight from Ahmedabad departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 2245hrs IST, arriving at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 0100hrs AST on March 2, 2025.
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The flights from Bengaluru and Ahmedabad are in addition to the daily service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was introduced in July 2024. With this particular feat, Akasa Air will now operate 21 weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi with three of India's major cities. This also marks the airline's first international route from Bengaluru.
The flight flagged off from Kempegowda International Airport following the lighting of a ceremonial lamp in the presence of members of Akasa Air's Executive Committee. A special boarding pass was also issued to passengers to mark the occasion.
Neelu Khatri, the Co-Founder and SVP International of
'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,' Khatri added.
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