Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers flights to Israel from Dhs99

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will operate its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021.

The flights from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv will be operated thrice per week in April, moving to daily flights in May.

The announcement follows Abu Dhabi adding Israel to the ‘green list’ of countries on Monday. April 5.

Passengers arriving from the green list destinations are exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu Dhabi and will only be required to undergo PCR testing upon arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport.

Read: Abu Dhabi updates ‘green list’ destinations, includes two new countries

Tickets for new flights between Abu Dhabi and Israel are already on sale on the carrier’s website and its mobile app, which is also available in Arabic, with fares starting from Dhs99.

“In light of the recently eased restrictions, I’m delighted to announce the date of the first WIZZ flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv later this month. The connection between the two cities is a historic moment – the link between the UAE and Israel will further contribute to the tourism sector and help to diversify the local economy, while bringing new low-fare business and leisure opportunities for travellers,” said Kees Van Schaick, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.

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Wizz Air’s announcement came the day after Etihad Airways operated its first scheduled commercial passenger flight to Israel on Tuesday, April 6. Etihad will initially offer two weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, with the route serviced by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi meanwhile has a fleet of four brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft.