The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have established a strong strategic partnership in tourism and aviation, increasing air and tourist traffic between the two friendly countries. UAE's national airlines have increased their flights to Turkey in recent years due to the increase in air traffic between the two countries within the scope of bilateral relations and strategic partnerships. The reports of the UAE's national airlines confirm that the aviation industry has significantly strengthened economic relations between the UAE and Turkey in recent years. They also emphasized that air transport is a very important business line for the tourism and trade sector. They highlighted their success in increasing the number of flights to Turkey to meet the increasing tourism demand. Increasing seasonal flights in the summer season was also discussed.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced that it plans to operate 10 flights a week from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Etihad Airways started flights to Istanbul in June 2009. Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations for UAE residents looking for a short break. Istanbul's location makes it a crucible of cultures influenced by both the East and the West for centuries. Istanbul flights strengthened the developing commercial relations between the two countries. On January 17, 2021, Etihad Airways resumed passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul (AUH-IST). The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Business and Economy cabins is served twice a week on the first flight. Etihad said it will gradually restore more destinations to its global network after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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