Air Arabia To Launch Direct Flights From Abu Dhabi To Kolkata This March

by Anupriya Mishra
Air Arabia To Launch Direct Flights From Abu Dhabi To Kolkata This March

Planning a trip to a new country is exciting and well, nerve-wracking. As it not only involves making an itinerary, you have to get all the documents in order. But it is the travelling that is actually tiresome, especially when you have a stopover flight. And if you have been meaning to travel to Kolkata for the longest time but don’t want to go through the hassle of a stop-over flight, then now is the time to start planning your trip. The reason for this is that Air Arabia has announced a direct flight between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata starting in March. Here’s everything about this!

Air Arabia Direct Flight From Abu Dhabi To Kolkata

Air arabia Abu Dhabi Kolkata B1
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Air Arabia is all set to introduce a low-cost carrier that will connect Abu Dhabi, UAE and Kolkata, India. The new flight will begin its operations in March and the flights will operate three days a week. Starting from March 15, these flights will ply on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. As it happens, the flights will leave Abu Dhabi at 2:25 pm and reach Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at 8:20 pm, on all three days.

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Sights To See In Kolkata

Kolkata Airport
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An important cultural centre in India, this vibrant city is a great holiday destination where you can get to immerse yourself in the country’s colours. The birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thoughts, Kolkata is home to welcoming people and boasts exquisite sights that make for an excellent tourist attraction. As it happens, it’s also home to the popular Indo-Chinese cuisine, which you must relish in the China Town market, early in the morning. While you’re here, you must visit heritage sites, such as Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, and Fort Williams. And once you’re done taking in the beautiful sights, don’t forget to indulge in a toothsome fare in the famed, Park Street.

So, if you’ve also been meaning to visit this culturally vibrant city, then now is the time to start planning that much-awaited trip!

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