Etihad Airways’ new service from Dammam to Dhaka, via Abu Dhabi, provides the one-million-strong Bangladeshi community based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with unprecedented travel and business opportunities.
The new Dhaka service – which increases from four to five flights-a-week from June – continues Etihad’s commitment of providing frequent quality air travel between the Middle East and the Asian sub-continent.
"Etihad’s three times-a-week Dammam service, link up superbly to take Saudi-based Guests to Abu Dhabi and then onto Dhaka. Bangladesh-bound residents and business travellers are offered convenient onward connections as they only have an hour on the ground in transit at Abu Dhabi,” said HH Dr. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saif Al Nahyan, chairman, Etihad Airways.
The new Etihad service between Dammam, Abu Dhabi and Dhaka will enable Guests to travel in style between the two regions, further strengthening the economic and diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and GCC countries.
"Business interests are growing year-on-year between the Middle East and Asian sub-continent, and Etihad will be able to support this demand with our frequent air services,” said Hamza Sharif, Etihad's KSA country manager.
Dhaka, which is Etihad’s eighth destination in the Asian sub-continent and 30th globally, has joined new and established Etihad routes to Colombo, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Peshawar.
“The Dhaka route is a vital commercial and leisure route. As well as enabling Gulf-based Bangladeshi families to visit one another, the new route also opens up new KSA business opportunities for UAE businesses to invest in Bangladesh’s growing economy,” concluded Hamza Sharif.
This network growth is bringing new business for Etihad Crystal Cargo, the cargo division within the airline, and the new Abu Dhabi – Dhaka route will further strengthen its reputation as a world-class cargo operator.
The major industry in Bangladesh is agriculture, but with much of the current focus on diversifying its economy, growth in the manufacturing and energy sectors looks set to continue.
The Abu Dhabi-based international airline will operate some of the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft to Dhaka, including the modern Airbus A330-200, in a two zone configuration, designed to offer high standards of comfort, luxury and style.
The new Etihad route between Dammam and Dhaka operates as follows:
Day Sector Departure Arrival
Tuesday Dammam - Abu Dhabi 22.35 00.40
Abu Dhabi – Dhaka 01.30 08.00
Thursday Dammam - Abu Dhabi 22.35 00.40
Abu Dhabi – Dhaka 01.30 08.00
Saturday Dammam - Abu Dhabi 22.35 00.40
Abu Dhabi – Dhaka 01.30 08.00
Sunday Dammam - Bahrain 18.00 20.35
Bahrain - Abu Dhabi 22.35 00.40
Abu Dhabi - Dhaka 01.30 08.00
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s leading new airline and will now offer flights for Guests and cargo to 30 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad Crystal Cargo – www.crystalcargo.ae – offers a comprehensive range of cargo services throughout Etihad’s network, and services its many all-cargo destinations and world-wide charters with a fleet of modern regional freighter aircraft.
Etihad Holidays - www.etihadholidays.com - offers a range of innovative holiday options to 69 destinations across 23 countries. Packages include skiing, fly-drives, cruises and tours.
Through these exciting divisions, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
For more information about this award-winning aviation group, please visit www.etihadairways.com
