Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is today celebrating the announcement that all fully vaccinated international travellers can enter Abu Dhabi without having to quarantine.
With Etihad’s three daily flights from London Heathrow and one daily flight from Manchester Airport, UK travellers who have had two COVID-19 vaccinations can now enjoy Abu Dhabi, quarantine-free. All travellers will still be required to show a negative PCR test from within 48 hours of departure, a test on arrival, as well as additional tests on day four and day eight. Unvaccinated UK travellers will be still be required to quarantine for a 10-day period.
Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad, commented on the announcement: “We are thrilled at the news of the Abu Dhabi government’s decision to open up to all fully vaccinated travellers from around the world. This is a huge step forward as the UAE prepares to host the EXPO 2020, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and many more global events over the coming months.”