Rotana Jet Launches Air service from Abu Dhabi’s Bateen Airport to Sir Bani Yas Island

Those thinking of booking a fun-packed getaway to Desert Islands now have the option of hopping on a flight to get there. The nature-based tourism destination, which was developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), has partnered with Rotana Jet to launch a new scheduled air service to Sir Bani Yas Island.

The flight service begun on June 2, 2012 and runs three days a week every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, which is centrally located and easily reachable from most of the capital’s major locations. Guests are flown to Sir Bani Yas Island in approximately 25 minutes on a 50-seat ERJ-145 by Embraer, the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world – with single ticket fares starting from just Dhs200 ($54) one way for adults and Dhs100 ($27) for children under 11. Chartered flights will also be available upon request from Rotana Jet from Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

“The commencement of the first ever scheduled air service to Sir Bani Yas Island to coincide with the launch of the Company’s inaugural UAE domestic operations with our ERJ-145 jets is a critical milestone for Rotana Jet, Abu Dhabi and the UAE.” said the CEO of Rotana Jet, Philip Markham.

Christian Zunk, general manager of Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara commented: “We are delighted that Rotana Jet is now offering regular flight services to Sir Bani Yas Island, allowing guests to effortlessly escape the hustle and bustle of the city to explore our island retreat and all the wonderful activities it has to offer; from discovering exotic animals in the acclaimed wildlife park, to exploring the island from horse back or relaxing with an indulgent Anantara spa ritual. The 25 minute flight from Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport, means guests now have the option to spend less time travelling and more time discovering Desert Islands.”