Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Yekaterinburg
New route marks the low-cost carrier’s second Russian destination
ABU DHABI: Air Arabia, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its latest route connecting Abu Dhabi to Yekaterinburg in Russia.
Commencing on December 27, 2024, the new non-stop service will operate twice weekly, offering passengers convenient access between Zayed International Airport and Koltsovo International Airport.
Schedule to Yekaterinburg (all times local):
| Flight | Departure | Time | Arrival | Time | Aircraft | Frequency |
| 3L 756 | Abu Dhabi | 02:45 | Yekaterinburg | 08:50 | Airbus A320 | Tuesday/Friday |
| 3L 757 | Yekaterinburg | 09:50 | Abu Dhabi | 14:10 | Airbus A320 | Tuesday/Friday |
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: “We are delighted to introduce this new route to Yekaterinburg, the second Russian city Air Arabia Abu Dhabi now serves after Moscow. This addition strengthens the capital’s connectivity with key destinations, enhancing travel options for our customers while contributing to the growth of the UAE’s travel and tourism industries.
“Our commitment remains focused on providing affordable, value-driven air travel, fostering connections between the UAE and Russia, and offering passengers more options to explore new destinations.”
With the addition of Yekaterinburg to its route network, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi currently serves 29 routes directly from the capital Abu Dhabi including Ahmedabad, Alexandria, Almaty, Amman, Baghdad, Bahrain, Baku, Beirut, Cairo, Chittagong, Chennai, Colombo, Dhaka, Faisalabad, Kathmandu, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kuwait, Moscow, Multan, Muscat, Salalah, Sabiha, Sohag, Tashkent, Tbilisi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Trabzon.
Customers can now book their direct flights between the two cities by visiting Air Arabia’s website, or by calling the call centre or through travel agencies.