Tripoli a new destination for Etihad

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, operated its maiden flight from Abu Dhabi to Tripoli on Tuesday, the airline’s first new destination of 2012.

Operating three times a week, is the only direct commercial flight between the UAE and Libya’s capital city.  Inaugural flight EY687 departed Abu Dhabi at 07:45am and touched down at 12:15pm, local time.

UAE Ambassador to Libya HE Sultan Rashid Al Kaytoub says the route between two capitals is a result of joint cooperation between the two countries in civil aviation. 'Air transport has become imperative in the rise of economies, therefore the new Etihad Airways route to Libya’s capital Tripoli will open up prospects for more trade, cooperation and investment. It will also enhance tourism between the UAE and Libya.'

Tripoli schedule, effective Tuesday, January 17, 2012:

Three per week: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday -

EY687 Departs Abu Dhabi (AUH) 07.45. Arrives Arrival Tripoli (TIP) 12:15

EY688 Departs Tripoli (TIP) 13.40 pm Arrives Abu Dhabi (AUH) 20.40

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