Etihad Airways launches first flight to Al Qassim

The national carrier of the UAE, Etihad Airways, have celebrated the first of their flights to Al Qassim. This is also the first flight connecting the UAE’s capital with Al Qassim in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This route is the fourth destination offered by Etihad to Saudi Arabia. Customers now have the choice between four non-stop flights each week, enhancing connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world, through Abu Dhabi.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “As we celebrate the newest addition to our growing global network, we also reaffirm our commitment to the Saudi market as we mark 20 years of connecting Abu Dhabi with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the increasing demand for air travel to the promising business and tourism market in KSA, we are excited to launch flights to Al Qassim, a significant cultural and commercial centre.

“By establishing this air link, we aim to meet the increasing demand and provide our guests with convenient access to Abu Dhabi and seamless connectivity to our extensive global network, while delivering a remarkable flying experience.”

The flights will be operated with aircraft from the Airbus A320 family, offering Etihad’s award-winning service to guests in both Business and Economy cabins.

Flights to and from Al Qassim can be booked on etihad.com, the mobile app, Etihad Airways Contact Centers, or through travel agents.