7 July 2025: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has marked the first anniversary of its nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur, a key gateway in Northwest India. Since launching the route on 16 June 2024, Etihad has more than doubled frequencies—reflecting its deepening commitment to the Indian market and expanding connectivity for travelers from Rajasthan to over 100 destinations across its global network.
The service began with four weekly flights and increased to ten per week by December 2024, just six months after launch—underscoring the growing strategic importance of Jaipur in Etihad’s India network.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said, “Completing one year of flying to Jaipur is an important milestone in our India growth story. The strong response from travellers, especially from Rajasthan and neighbouring regions, has reaffirmed our commitment to enhancing travel options from India. With increased frequencies, seamless connectivity, and exceptional service, we look forward to continuing this journey with our guests from Jaipur.”
Strengthening Global Connectivity- The Abu Dhabi–Jaipur route plays a vital role in connecting India to key destinations across the GCC and Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa via Etihad’s hub at Zayed International Airport. Travellers from Jaipur benefit from smooth onward connections through the state-of-the-art airport, and a seamless travel experience.
Passengers flying to the United States enjoy the added advantage of completing immigration and customs formalities before departure through the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi—the only one of its kind in the region. This allows travellers to arrive in the US as domestic passengers, ensuring a faster and more convenient entry.
Travelers can also take advantage of Etihad’s Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme, which offers up to two complimentary nights at select premium hotels—allowing them to experience the cultural richness, beautiful beaches, thrilling theme parks and vibrant nightlife of the UAE capital before continuing their journey.
Key Milestones Since Launch- 16 June 2024: Etihad launched nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur with four weekly flights., December 2024: Frequency increased to ten weekly flights in response to strong demand., June 2025: Etihad marked one year of successful operations in Jaipur, having welcomed thousands of travelers and strengthened trade and tourism ties between India and the UAE.
The route is operated using Airbus A320 family aircraft, offering Etihad’s award-winning service across Business and Economy cabins. Flight schedules are optimized to provide convenient connections across Etihad’s expanding global network.
Deepening Commitment to India- Etihad’s growth in Jaipur reflects its broader expansion in India, one of its most important global markets. The airline now operates flights to 11 cities across the country and has increased capacity by more than one-third in the past year. In 2024, Etihad celebrated 20 years of service to India, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region.
Etihad currently operates ten weekly return flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur. Bookings are available at etihad.com, via the Etihad mobile app, Etihad Contact Centres, or through preferred travel agents.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. To learn more, https://www.etihad.com/en-in/
