Abu Dhabi residents can now enjoy a greek holiday this summer! Wondering how? Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a sale on fares to Greece. And the best part- travellers from the UAE are not required to quarantine on arrival. Island vacay, anyone?
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Return Tickets From Abu Dhabi To Athens Start At AED 995
Fly from Abu Dhabi to Athens in Economy for just AED 995 return or AED 9,995 in Business. Fares are valid until 3 May 2021 for travel until 20 November 2021. Etihad operates twice a week to Athens with convenient departures on Thursday’s and Saturday’s, with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner offering Business, Economy and Economy Space options.
Stay in Athens to explore archaeological sites or head out to the beautiful white-sand beaches of the Greek Islands. Besides, restaurants, beaches and entertainment venues are open for visitors to enjoy the ultimate break.
Flying to, from, and via Abu Dhabi is supported by the airline’s fully redesigned sanitisation and safety programme, Etihad Wellness, which ensures the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and confidence. All passengers travelling with Etihad receive complimentary Covid-19 insurance, which is valid for travel until 30 September 2021.
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What Are The Current Restrictions In Greece?
At the moment, UAE residents need not quarantine upon arrival in Athens. However, you will need to submit a negative PCR test obtained within 72 hours of entry. Alternatively, you can also submit a certificate demonstrating full vaccination. You’ll also have to complete the traveller locator form found at travel.gov.gr. In addition, note that Greece does not fall under Abu Dhabi’s ‘Green List’ of countries, regions and territories. This means, residents will have to quarantine after arrival in Abu Dhabi.
This article was updated on 28 April. We recommend you check the latest rules when preparing for any trip.