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Akasa Air Launches Direct Flight Routes Between Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Abu Dhabi; Check Details

Akasa Air partners with Etihad Airways to achieve this connectivity.

by Vaidehi Joshi
Akasa Air Launches Direct Flight Routes Between Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Abu Dhabi; Check Details

In collaboration with Etihad Airways, Akasa Air has begun operating daily direct flights between Bengaluru/Ahmedabad and Abu Dhabi. On March 1, 2025, the flights left Bengaluru, and on March 2, 2025, they will leave Ahmedabad. With this extension, Akasa Air will now offer 21 weekly flights from three Indian cities in addition to its current daily service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi.

Akasa Air’s Inaugural Flights From Bengaluru And Ahmedabad

Leaving Kempegowda International Airport at 10:00 hours IST yesterday, the first flight from Bengaluru arrived at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 12:35 hours AST. On March 2, 2025, at 22:45 hours IST, the first aircraft from Ahmedabad will take off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and arrive at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 0100 hours AST.

The daily service that Akasa Air offers between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was launched in July 2024, is complemented by the new routes. Akasa Air currently offers 21 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and three important Indian cities as a result of this development. The airline’s first international route from Bengaluru is also marked by this.

During a ceremony at Kempegowda International Airport to launch the inaugural flight, members of Akasa Air’s Executive Committee saw the lighting of a ceremonial lamp. The first passenger on the first aircraft was given a unique boarding permit to mark the occasion.

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This Is What The Co-Founder Said

 

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They are excited to debut this new international route operated with a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, which strengthens their footprint in the United Arab Emirates, one of the most important international aviation corridors, Neelu Khatri, Co-Founder and SVP International, Akasa Air, told Economic Times. 

Customers now have access to new travel options because of this cooperation, which also promotes trade, tourism, and cross-cultural interaction between the two nations. Passengers will benefit from both airlines’ common dedication to service excellence, accessibility, and convenience by having the option to visit a variety of international locations under a single, seamless itinerary.

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Additionally, the launch of this service expands our international connectivity from Ahmedabad and signals the start of Akasa’s international operations from Bengaluru, she said. 

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First Published: March 02, 2025 3:34 PM