Air Arabia Abu Dhabi begins flights...

UAE low-cost carrier roll outs new routes to cities in Armenia and Kazakhstan

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a joint venture between Air Arabia and UAE national airline Etihad Airways, has begun flights to Yerevan in Armenia and Almaty in Kazakhstan.

This brings to 30 the number of destinations Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies to direct from Zayed International Airport.

Both routes are operated with the Airbus A320 aircraft, with low-cost flights to Yerevan operating six days a week between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), while the service to Almaty operates three times a week between AUH and Almaty International Airport (ALA).

On Mondays and Wednesdays, flights depart AUH at 14:05, arriving in Yerevan's EVN at 17:25. The return flight departs EVN at 18:15, arriving AUH at 21:25. Meanwhile, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, flights depart AUH at 09:00, reaching EVN at 12:20, with the return flight leaving EVN at 13:10 and arriving AUH at 16:20.

The Abu Dhabi-Almaty service departs AUH on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 09:20, arriving at ALA at 14:35. The return flights depart ALA at 15:35, arriving at AUH at 19:20.

Just a 3-hour flight from the UAE, Armenia's capital Yerevan is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, dating back to the 8th century, and combines historic churches and ancient monasteries with tree-filled boulevards, European-style outdoor cafes, art galleries, temples and museums. Views of snow-capped dormant volcano, Mount Ararat, are visible from all parts of the city on a clear day.

Similar in its offerings of new and old, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest city, with an eclectic collection of architecture and a vibrant arts scene. Set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the one-time leafy capital also provides a gateway to Kazakhstan's many outdoor adventures and ski resorts.

Yerevan, Armenia's capital

Adel Al Ali, CEO of Air Arabia, said these additional routes to Yerevan and Almaty mark another step in the airline’s commitment to expanding connectivity from Abu Dhabi to key destinations, with 30 routes now available.

Air Arabia saw profits soar 34% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with passenger numbers rising 11% to 4.9 million. This follows a record year for the UAE-based airline in 2024 as the airline added 31 new routes to its network.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi also flies to Yerevan and Almaty, and reported record 20% growth in passengers carried in 2024, reaching 3.5 million.

For more information visit www.airarabia.com

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