Etihad launched its inaugural direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Bali, Indonesia this week, touching down for the first time in Denpasar, Bali on Wednesday 25 June.
The flight, EY476, was celebrated at Zayed International Airport before take-off on Tuesday evening. On arrival in Denpasar, the aircraft was met with the traditional water cannon salute, and Etihad’s captains waved the UAE and Indonesian flags from the cockpit to celebrate the launch of the non-stop connection.
The new service operates four times a week, on a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring Etihad’s business studios and economy smart seats. It offers 28 seats in business class and 262 seats in economy class, along with Etihad’s E-Box entertainment system, in-seat power, and in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity.
“We are thrilled to add Bali to the growing list of destinations we serve directly from Abu Dhabi. It becomes our second destination in Indonesia, adding to the capital Jakarta. We look forward to connecting our guests from the Middle East, Europe, and across our global network with the Indonesian tropical island,” said Arik De, Etihad’s chief revenue and commercial officer.
For bookings made on etihad.com, guests flying to Bali via Abu Dhabi can also opt to add in a free hotel stay with Etihad’s Abu Dhabi Stopover programme.
Earlier this month, Etihad also launched new flights to Al Qassim in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jaipur in India, as well as summer seasonal destinations to Antalya, Málaga, Mykonos, Nice and Santorini.
