Ultra-low-cost airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will launch direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Gabala International Airport from June 19, 2025, Heydar Aliyev International Airport told AZERTAC.

The new flights will be operated three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

One-way air tickets start from just $45.99.

In honor of the opening of the new route, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced a special promotion for passengers: members of the WIZZ Discount Club program, as well as all passengers in the first three days of sales, are provided with a special 20% discount on air tickets. Tickets are already available on the official website of the airline wizzair.com and via the WIZZ mobile application.

“The opening of this new international route to Gabala will attract more foreign tourists to our country, enhance the region's business potential, and strengthen cultural and economic ties between the two countries. Gabala offers a unique combination of natural attractions, cultural heritage, and modern tourism infrastructure, and now we have become even closer for guests from the UAE and around the world,” noted the director of the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Teymur Hasanov.

Johan Eidhagen, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, said: “We are delighted to expand our ever-growing network with the new route between Gabala and UAE capital, offering ultra-low fares to these exciting destinations for travellers exploring the Middle East. Wizz Air is the smart way to travel with our affordable, customisable options that allow people to make life richer through adventures without breaking the bank. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi continues its rapid expansion, making travel more accessible than ever from and to the UAE capital. We look forward to welcoming you on board for your next adventure soon.”

Notably, that the new flight will make an important contribution to the development of tourism and business relations between Azerbaijan and the UAE and will also give an additional impetus to the economic development of both regions.

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