Air Arabia Abu Dhabi adds winter flights to Russia's Yekaterinburg

New route to begin in October 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Caption: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch winter-season flights to Yekaterinburg from October 2025.
Source: Air Arabia


DUBAI: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced a new seasonal service between Zayed International Airport and Yekaterinburg’s Koltsovo International Airport.

The route will operate from 27 October 2025 to 27 March 2026, with two flights per week. The launch is aimed at catering to increased travel demand between the UAE and Russia during the winter months.

Abu Dhabi to Yekaterinburg

The new non-stop connection complements Air Arabia Group’s broader network in Russia, with Yekaterinburg already served via direct flights from Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The addition strengthens the airline’s UAE–Russia coverage during peak seasons.

Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency
3L 756 Abu Dhabi 02:00 Yekaterinburg 08:05 Monday/Friday
3L 757 Yekaterinburg 09:05 Abu Dhabi 13:30 Monday/Friday

The service will be operated using Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s fleet of 12 Airbus A320 aircraft, renowned as the world’s best-selling single-aisle planes. Passengers will enjoy ‘SkyTime’ complimentary in-flight streaming, the ‘SkyCafe’ onboard menu, and access to ‘Air Rewards’, the region’s most generous loyalty programme.

When can tickets be booked?

Seats are now available for booking through Air Arabia’s website, call centre and authorised travel agencies.