Etihad to expand Saudi Arabia network

UAE-based airline will launch flights to Al Qassim

Etihad Airways has announced the addition of Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia (pictured), to its growing list of destinations, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four.

From 24 June 2024, Etihad will link Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport directly with Al Qassim’s Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) with four weekly flights.

On Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, flight EY0627 will depart Abu Dhabi at 08:00 and arrive in Al Qassim at 09:10. The return flight EY0628 will depart Al Qassim at 10:15 and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 13:10.

Etihad Airways chief revenue and commercial officer Arik De, said: "Launching the new service to Al Qassim this year is not just about introducing a new destination, it's a celebration of Etihad’s 20 years of connecting Abu Dhabi with the rich culture and economic opportunities of Saudi Arabia.

“This move is aligned with our mission to deliver extraordinary experiences and the opportunity to explore the unique allure of both Abu Dhabi and our new destinations, like Al Qassim. We're proud to expand our services within the kingdom and look forward to welcoming passengers to experience our renowned hospitality and service."

The latest expansion contributes to an overall 33% increase in Etihad’s total weekly flights, growing from 642 last summer to 855 in 2024, and extends Etihad's reach from 65 to 76 destinations, significantly enhancing its worldwide connectivity.

For more information, visit www.etihad.com/en-ae

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