Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch daily flights to Madinah
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is launching daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Madinah in Saudi Arabia in February 2023.
The new route will provide affordable, hassle-free travel for tourists and residents in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia with daily flights providing unique travel opportunities on a convenient WIZZ flight schedule. Tickets are already on sale on wizzair.com and the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from AED179 ($48,7).
Madinah, one of Islam’s two holiest cities, is a key destination for millions of pilgrims travelling for Hajj or Umrah, and boasts breath-taking views and architecture. Known as ‘The Enlightened City’, Madinah is home to Al Masjid an Nabawi, the Prophet Muhammad’s Mosque, and is a cradle of Islamic culture and civilisation with prominent mosques and landmarks to visit.
Michael Berlouis, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, said: “We are excited to announce daily flights to the historical city of Madinah, a must-see travel destination steeped in religious history, with countless exciting attractions. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our important partners for their support throughout the process, especially the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, the Saudi Tourism Authority, the Saudi National Air Connectivity Programme, and the Governments of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
“This new route demonstrates our commitment to supporting the booming tourism sector in both the UAE and the Kingdom with our ultra-low fares further strengthening connectivity. Our WIZZ team is looking forward to welcoming you onboard our modern, young and sustainable aircraft soon.”
Khalil Lamrabet, Chief Executive Officer of the Air Connectivity Program, said: “With Wizz Air deploying increased route capacity to meet rising tourism demand the carrier is taking another step toward growing its operations in Saudi Arabia. In supporting direct travel within the region, we are strengthening point-to-point connectivity and unlocking affordable travel opportunities for our guests, allowing them to experience one of the Arab world’s holiest and most treasured cities in comfort, ease, and style. We look forward to exploring additional air routes as we work to build market supply for the Kingdom’s burgeoning tourism sector.”
Sofiene Abdesssalem, Managing Director of Tibah Airports Operations Company, said: “We are pleased that Wizz Air is joining our airline network by operating daily flights between Madinah and Abu Dhabi. This move demonstrates Tibah Airport Operation Company's commitment and strategy to expand travel options, strengthen global connectivity for Madinah Airport, one of the Kingdom’s main gateways, and provide convenient and affordable travel alternatives for our customers.
Passengers can book tickets with confidence, thanks to WIZZ Flex, which enables them to cancel their flight up to three hours before departure without any fee and receive 100% of the fare immediately reimbursed in airline credit. – TradeArabia News Service