In a monumental development, 28 airlines are set to begin a new era of operations at Abu Dhabi’s state-of-the-art Terminal A. The terminal, also known as the Midfield Terminal during its construction phase, spans an impressive 742,000 square meters, ranking among the largest airport terminals globally.
From November 1st to the 14th, a total of 28 airlines will transition their operations to Terminal A. This marks a significant milestone for Abu Dhabi’s aviation landscape.
The ceremonial flight from Terminal A will be performed by Etihad on October 31st. Subsequently, on November 1st, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, along with 15 other esteemed international airlines, will commence operations at this cutting-edge facility. Etihad Airways is poised to operate 16 daily flights starting November 9th, solidifying its presence at Terminal A. The full transition of Etihad Airways, along with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 10 additional airlines, will be completed by November 14th. From this date forward, all 28 airlines will be fully operational from Terminal A.
Here is the comprehensive list of the 28 airlines and their respective transition dates:
Phase 1 – November 1:
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- Pegasus Airlines
- Wizz Air
- Pobeda
- Smartwings
- Badr Airlines
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- PIA
- Air India
- Cham Wings Airlines
- Air India Express
- Vistara
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines
- IndiGo
- Syrianair
- Airblue
Phase 2 – November 9:
- Etihad Airways will operate 16 flights daily before achieving full operational status on November 14.
Phase 3 – November 14:
- Turkish Airlines
- Air Arabia
- Kam Air
- Saudia
- SriLandan
- MEA
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Jordanian
- Air France
- Gulf Air
- Egypt Air
This momentous transition underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to advancing its aviation infrastructure, providing enhanced services, and solidifying its position as a global aviation hub. The opening of Terminal A represents a significant stride towards redefining the future of air travel in the region.
