Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on October 17, 2020.

The four weekly service offers greater connectivity and value-for-money options making it easier and more convenient for customers to travel between the two countries.

Schedule to Kathmandu, effective October 17, 2020 (all times local)

Kathmandu joins Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s growing network. The new service represents the eighth route for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi since the launch of the carrier’s service from Abu Dhabi International Airport on July 14, 2020.

Customers can now book their direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies.

Ensuring the highest standards of safety at every step of the journey by following all health and safety protocols, Air Arabia has also added to the convenience and confidence of passengers by introducing free COVID-19 insurance coverage. The insurance is automatically included as part of the booking and no additional documents are required from the passengers. The validity of the insurance is 31 days from the day of departure on the itinerary. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 during the period will benefit from insurance coverage that includes medical expenses and quarantine costs.

Since COVID-19 outbreak, Air Arabia’s customer journey has been upgraded to include all safety measures that are in line with the highest international measures. Air Arabia’s entire fleet is fitted with HEPA cabin air filters, which help to provide a safer and healthier environment for passengers. Customers are always requested to comply with the conditions and requirements of the countries of departure and destination.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi was formed following an agreement by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia to establish the capital’s first low-cost carrier that follows the business model of Air Arabia and complements the services of Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi thereby catering to the growing low-cost travel market segment in the region.