Etihad begins daily flights to two new Kerala destinations in 2024

Monday, January 1, 2024

Etihad Airways launches daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kerala, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram, expanding its network to 10 Indian cities.

At the onset of 2024, Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates, proudly launched two groundbreaking routes. Starting on the first day of the new year, the airline began operating daily services directly from Abu Dhabi to both Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) in India’s Kerala region.

This expansion marks a significant milestone for Etihad, as it now connects to 10 different Indian cities, highlighting its dedication to facilitating seamless travel between the Subcontinent and its extensive international network.

Etihad’s CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, commented on this development: “Our newly established direct routes from India to Abu Dhabi offer our customers the convenience of reaching our expanding network without needing to pass through major Indian hub airports. Additionally, our Abu Dhabi hub provides smooth and efficient connections to various global destinations, including four daily flights to London, and locations across the GCC, Europe, and North America. This also presents an opportunity for our travelers to enjoy a memorable stopover in Abu Dhabi.”

The new routes enhance the accessibility to Kerala’s enchanting landscapes and beaches, fostering increased tourism to this scenic area. They also ofperplexcityfer streamlined travel options for professionals visiting the region’s growing commercial centers.

In 2023, Etihad resumed flights to Kolkata, a crucial connection for Eastern India with the rest of the world. The airline has also upped the frequency of its popular Mumbai and Delhi flights from two to four daily services.

For 2024, Etihad has announced several new routes, including flights to Boston, USA starting on March 31, Nairobi, Kenya beginning May 1, and an exciting summer schedule featuring a first-time non-stop service to Nice, France, and direct flights to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini.

The detailed flight schedules for the new services to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram are as follows, highlighting departure and arrival times, frequency, and operational dates.

I apologize for the oversight. Here is the revised schedule in a tabulated format:

Etihad Airways Flight Schedule for New Services (2024)

1. Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kozhikode (CCJ)

• Flight Number: EY 0248
• Dates: 1-Jan-24 to 30-Mar-24 / 31-Mar-24 to 26-Oct-24
• Frequency: Daily
• Departure Time (AUH): 14:40 (till 30-Mar) / 14:20 (from 31-Mar)
• Arrival Time (CCJ): 19:55 (till 30-Mar) / 19:50 (from 31-Mar)

1. Kozhikode (CCJ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

• Flight Number: EY 0249
• Dates: 1-Jan-24 to 30-Mar-24 / 31-Mar-24 to 26-Oct-24
• Frequency: Daily
• Departure Time (CCJ): 21:30 (till 30-Mar) / 21:40 (from 31-Mar)
• Arrival Time (AUH): 0:05+1 (next day)

1. Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

• Flight Number: EY 0292
• Dates: 1-Jan-24 to 30-Mar-24 / 31-Mar-24 to 26-Oct-24
• Frequency: Daily
• Departure Time (AUH): 3:20 (till 30-Mar) / 2:55 (from 31-Mar)
• Arrival Time (TRV): 9:00 (till 30-Mar) / 8:45 (from 31-Mar)

1. Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

• Flight Number: EY 0293
• Dates: 1-Jan-24 to 30-Mar-24 / 31-Mar-24 to 26-Oct-24
• Frequency: Daily
• Departure Time (TRV): 10:05 (till 30-Mar) / 9:50 (from 31-Mar)
• Arrival Time (AUH): 12:55 (till 30-Mar) / 12:30 (from 31-Mar)

This schedule reflects the newly introduced daily flights by Etihad Airways, offering direct connections between Abu Dhabi and two key destinations in Kerala, India.

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