Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch twice-weekly service between Kyiv and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE from June 25, 2021, opening the Emirate to another key international market.
On Monday (May 24, 2021), Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) announced the launch twice-weekly flights between Boryspil International Airport in Kyiv and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in the UAE starting June 25, 2021. The new service will be operated in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), opening the Emirate to another key international market as travel restrictions ease. UIA will be the first airline to offer service to the Emirate and the carrier plans on increasing frequencies on the route soon. Customers will enjoy seamless entry to the Emirate after a five hour flight via Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and will also be offered complimentary return COVID-19 PCR testing.
In Monday’s announcement, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Raki Phillips, said,
“Ukraine has emerged as a growing market for Ras Al Khaimah, with our partnership with Ukraine International Airlines demonstrating our resolve to restart tourism by re-energising our aviation collaborations. Our relationship with UIA is a particularly special one as it is not only the second commercial airline to fly into our Emirate, but it also marks the first airline from Ukraine and its national carrier. It marks a key step in the recovery of international tourism and aligns with our wider strategy to investigate new routes across core, secondary and emerging markets and to diversify our portfolio with both charter and commercial flights.
“We invite our Ukrainian visitors to experience the authentic Arabian hospitality of our Emirate, in addition to the wealth of unique attractions – from beach and adventure to culture, retail to nature – that offer the ideal international getaway appealing in one way or another to each and every traveller.”
Also commenting on the launch of the new route, Ukraine International Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer, Evhen Dykhne, added,
“We are looking forward to working in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Authority to provide our nation with easy access to a unique and much-loved destination. By opening up a new travel option to the Emirate, residents of Kyiv and soon-to-be neighbouring cities can enjoy a one-of-a-kind getaway and the chance to relax, explore and experience bucket list attractions. We are already looking into increasing the frequency of flights, given the high levels of interest we anticipate, especially over the Summer months.”
Ras Al Khaimah offers visitors a wide range of experiences including adventures on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak in the Majestic Hajar mountains. There, visitors can participate in a survival course at the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp of take flight on the world’s longest zipline. Guests will also enjoy world-class accommodations such as the Rixos, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz Carlton and Hilton Hotels. Additionally, tourists can experience a stroll along the Emirate’s pristine sandy beaches or immerse themselves in rich cultural UNESCO heritage sites such as Dhayah Fort and Al Jazirah Al Hamra, as well as the Suwaidi Pearls Farm, for a glimpse into the Emirate’s pearl trading past.
Source: Ukraine International Airlines