Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways has today announced the extension of its flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar to 14 January 2023.
The service will continue to be operated at the current schedule of three times weekly until 26 November, when a fourth weekly flight will be introduced for the end of year holidays.
The flights will be operated on modern Airbus A320 aircraft, providing travellers with a range of travel options to the popular Indian Ocean archipelago throughout the week.
Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo, said: “Zanzibar is an incredible destination and Etihad looks forward to welcoming more travellers on their way to experience the natural splendour of its islands.
“Our seasonal Zanzibar flights have proven extremely popular with guests from the UAE and across Europe, especially Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy, and Etihad is on track the pass the 10,000-passenger milestone over the next few weeks.”
Etihad’s seasonal Zanzibar service this year was launched on 17 June and initially scheduled to operate until 18 September before being extended throughout 2022.
Flight schedule for Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar service
Flight
Departing
Time
Arriving
Aircraft
Days
EY637
Abu Dhabi
11.45pm
Zanzibar
4.25am
A320
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday* and Sunday
EY638
6.25pm
00.55am
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday*
All listed times are local and schedules are subject to change
*Effective 26 November 2022