Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has officially launched its new route between Abu Dhabi and Denpasar, Bali. The inaugural flight, EY476, took off from Zayed International Airport on Tuesday evening and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute upon arrival in Bali.
Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Arik De, expressed his excitement about the new service in a Gulf News report. “I am honoured to be welcomed to the island today and proud to bring a full flight on our inaugural journey into Bali,” he said. De highlighted the significance of the new route, adding, “We are thrilled to add Bali to the growing list of destinations we serve directly from Abu Dhabi. It has become our second destination in Indonesia, adding to the capital, Jakarta. We look forward to connecting our guests from the Middle East and Europe and our global network with the Indonesian tropical island.”
The new service will operate four times a week using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, equipped with Etihad’s Business Studios and Economy Smart seats.
In addition to Bali, Etihad has recently expanded its network by launching new flights to Al Qassim in Saudi Arabia and Jaipur in India. The airline has also introduced three new seasonal summer destinations: Antalya, Nice, and Santorini, and resumed flights to Malaga and Mykonos.
This expansion brings Etihad’s total number of operating routes this summer to 76, significantly boosting its global network and connectivity.