Budget carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, announced today the launch of its first flight to Male in Maldives, starting October 4.
The route will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in October. The carrier will increase the frequency of the flight six times a week in November, eventually operating daily from December.
“The launch of the new route falls in line with the national airline’s expansion plans and will be operated by the fifth aircraft that recently joined its fleet, the brand new state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft,” the airline said in a statement.
Flight tickets are on sale now on wizzair.com and the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from AED359.
“As we continue with our expansion plans and work towards making Abu Dhabi a hub for aviation, the new route will help us connect more international tourists with the city and give them the opportunity to stop off and explore the amazing experiences it has to offer. It will also be operated by our fifth aircraft Airbus A321neo, which has recently been added to our brand new fleet, and offers the lowest fuel burn, emissions and noise footprint,” Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s managing director Michael Berlouis said.
“With the extensive global connections UAE provides, the new route from Abu Dhabi will strengthen connectivity between Maldives and the rest of the world. And with this enhanced connectivity between UAE and Maldives, I welcome Emiratis and residents to travel to Maldives and experience the Maldivian hospitality,” Maldives’ minister of tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom added.
Maldives has been a hotspot for UAE residents during the holiday season due to its pristine oceans and sandy beaches.
In September this year, dnata Travel revealed that Maldives, Turkey and Switzerland made up over 40 percent of total bookings across June to September 2021 alone.
“The number of travelers to the Maldives has grown significantly over the years, and this year, we are anticipating a new record that is higher than the pre-covid numbers. As a key stakeholder in the tourism industry, we want more airlines to start direct flights to VIA, which will allow us to attract more visitors from around the world,” Maldives Airports Company Ltd chief executive officer and managing director Mahjoob Shujau said.
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