Etihad to fly to Cyprus from June

Etihad Airways will add Larnaca in Cyprus to its destinations from June this year. The route will be served with a thrice-weekly flight from Abu Dhabi using a two-class Airbus A320 with 140 seats.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “The launch of flights to Larnaca illustrates Etihad’s ambitions to strengthen our European network and we anticipate strong demand for flights which will help open up new commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and Cyprus.”

“The new route also offers excellent connecting opportunities in Abu Dhabi, helping to link Larnaca with Cypriot communities worldwide and our new service this month to Melbourne will benefit greatly with the start-up in June of flights from Cyprus.”

Flights will depart for Larnaca on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. According to the airline these will appeal to the UAE community who will be able to visit the attractive island for short weekend breaks.