UAE forges strategic partnership in tourism & aviation with Turkey

UAE forges strategic partnership in tourism & aviation with Turkey

The UAE and Turkey have established a robust strategic partnership in the tourism and aviation sectors, amid the growing flight and tourist figures between the two friendly nations.

As part of their bilateral relations and strategic partnership, the UAE’s national carriers have increased their flights to Turkey in recent years, following an increase in air traffic between the two nations.

According to reports by UAE national airlines, the aviation industry has recently made a substantial contribution to advancing trade ties between the UAE and Turkey.

UAE airlines role in boosting ties with Turkey

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced plans to operate 10 weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Etihad Airways originally launched services to Istanbul in June 2009. Flights to Istanbul strengthened the growing trade relationship between countries. Emirates Airlines has a strong presence in Turkey with 21 weekly flights to Istanbul Airport on Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, as well as two flights in partnership with Flydubai.

Emirates introduced the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul from 1st October 2021. Deploying its three-class A380, Emirates offered a total of 517 seats. The Increase in seat capacity contributed to stimulating tourism exchange between the two countries.

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