Vistara to commence Mumbai-Abu Dhabi direct flights from Oct 1

Vistara airlines on Wednesday announced that it will commence daily non-stop flights between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi from October 1.

The airline, a joint venture between Tata group and Singapore Airlines, will use the A320 neo aircraft for the services, reported PTI.

"We are delighted to expand our presence in the UAE, with a second Emirate, and offer the choice of flying India's best airline on one of the busiest international routes from India.


"We are confident that greater connectivity between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi will complement the growing trade and tourism between the two countries," PTI quoted Vistara Chief Executive Officer Vinod Kannan as saying.

It already has flights to Dubai.

Abu Dhabi will be the 12th overseas destination for Vistara.

Vistara has a fleet of 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321 neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

(With inputs from PTI)