Where to journey in 2022: 5 new flight routes from the UAE

With one-way fares from simply Dhs70…

With journey restrictions easing and extra locations welcoming travellers once more, it’s time to start out making these lengthy weekend plans. If you’ve already ticked off weekends in Sri Lanka, Oman and the Maldives, it’s time to find someplace new. Luckily, the UAE’s array of low-cost airways are right here to get you impressed, with new flight routes launching within the coming weeks from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah – with fares as little as Dhs70 one-way.

Here are 5 new flight routes from the UAE to tick off your journey bucket record.

Aqaba and Amman, Jordan

Looking to tick off an extended weekend in Jordan? With flights across the three-and-a-half-hour mark, and a panorama that features historic Petra, the distinctive Dead Sea, otherworldly Wadi Rum and foodie-focused Amman, Jordan is an interesting vacation spot for an extended weekend from the UAE. And as if that wasn’t sufficient incentive, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is launching flights to 2 locations in Jordan from April, with one-way fares from as little as Dhs70. From April 28, fly to the southern coastal spoils of Aqaba from the UAE capital on Sundays and Thursdays for a much-needed drop-and-flop seaside break at one of many areas many resorts. As of April 30, a direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Amman each Tuesday and Saturday opens up the chance to find Amman’s vibrant restaurant scene, up-and-coming arts sector, and even plan a visit to the Dead Sea, to tick floating within the salty waters off your journey bucket record.

From Dhs298 return, wizzair.com 

Nice, France

One of quite a few summer season flight routes Etihad is launching this yr, the UAE’s National Airline will function direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Nice from June 15. The twice-weekly service will function on Wednesdays and Sundays between Abu Dhabi and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport on a contemporary Boeing 787 plane, providing the proper alternative for an extended weekend on France’s south coast. Renowned for its well-known waterfront, Nice boasts a scenic seven-kilometre walkway generally known as the ‘Promenade des Anglais’. The metropolis was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.

From Dhs2,735, etihad.com

Malaga, Spain

Also on June 15, Etihad will launch flights to the Spanish metropolis of Malaga — gateway to the Costa Del Sol, the province of Andalucia, an electrifying world of ardour delicacies, pristine seashores, coastal adventures, Iberian soirees stuffed with out-out fuego, and limitless parts of paella, reside on the supply. The seasonal flight route will function twice per week.

From Dhs2,425 return, etihad.com

Crete, Greece

From June 15, for the primary time Etihad Airways will probably be working two weekly flights to the charismatic Greek island of Crete. Crucible of the Minoans, Crete is the central staging level for a hefty earn-full of historical mythology (the tales say it’s the birthplace of Apollo), with actual life historical ruins you possibly can go to — such because the 4,000-year previous Palace of Knosso. There’s attraction too in its seashores, caves, dishes, and nightlife.

From Dhs1,905 return, etihad.com

Santorini, Greece

2021 was the summer season of Greece, and an entire host of UAE airways placed on seasonal flight routes to among the European hotspots most alluring islands. For 2022, Etihad has already introduced it’ll be instating flights to 2 of them, and after Crete on June 15, the Abu Dhabi airline will launch direct flights to Santorini from June 16. The fabled white partitions of Santorini will as soon as once more be obtainable on a thrice-weekly direct service from AUH. Walk the winding, petal-lined streets, for bucket-list views of bone-white buildings and the sprawling Aegean past.

From Dhs2,705 return, etihad.com

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