Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
A former low-cost regional carrier serving Germany and neighbouring European markets, with a compact network operated by turboprop aircraft.
About Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, legally identified in this entry as InterSky, was a privately owned regional low-cost airline founded in 2001. It operated within the German-speaking Central European market rather than as a long-haul or global network carrier. Its scheduled flying later ended, so the routes described here represent its historical operations and should not be treated as currently bookable services.
Friedrichshafen was its busiest departure hub, followed by Rio nell'Elba, Dusseldorf, Graz and Hamburg. The airline operated 16 routes serving exactly nine destinations across four countries. Its network connected Friedrichshafen, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich with regional and leisure points including Graz, Vienna, Zurich and the Italian island destination of Rio nell'Elba.
The aircraft type associated with these services was the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8, also known as the Dash 8Q. This twin-turboprop family was suited to relatively short sectors and smaller regional airports. Flights used a straightforward regional economy cabin, without the multiple long-haul cabin classes found on larger full-service airlines.
The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and no active frequent-flyer programme can be confidently associated with this historical network. Travellers therefore should not expect current alliance benefits, mileage earning or reciprocal lounge access. Any surviving tickets, credits or loyalty claims would need to be considered in the context of the airline having ceased scheduled operations.
The network's strength was its selection of direct links between secondary cities and regional airports, including routes that could avoid connections through larger hubs. Its principal limitation was scale: nine destinations and a small turboprop operation offered fewer frequencies and alternatives when schedules changed. The longest service was Friedrichshafen to Hamburg, a domestic German route of about 663 km nonstop.
Good to know
Flying with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi — what to expect
Historical Airline Record
This network represents a former operator whose scheduled services ended. These routes are not available for new bookings under the airline described here.
Regional Turboprop Flights
Services were operated with De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 turboprops. These aircraft were designed for short regional sectors and access to smaller airports.
Limited Route Network
The airline served nine destinations across four countries on 16 routes. A compact network meant fewer alternatives when a flight was disrupted or a seasonal service ended.
Baggage Rules Varied
Historical baggage allowances depended on the fare and conditions in effect when a ticket was issued. Travellers should rely on documentation attached to an existing booking rather than current policies from an unrelated airline.
No Alliance Benefits
The carrier did not belong to a major global airline alliance. Current Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld status should not be expected to provide benefits on these former services.
Network overview
Where Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi operates 16 routes to 9 destinations across 4 countries, its longest sector reaching Friedrichshafen to Hamburg (663 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Friedrichshafen → Hamburg
663 km · FDH → HAM
The longest sector in the Air Arabia Abu Dhabi network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Notable destinations on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi's network.
3LFriedrichshafendirect3LRio nell'Elbadirect3LBerlindirect3LDusseldorfdirect3LGrazdirect3LHamburgdirect3LMunichdirect3LViennadirect3LZurichdirectDestination list is indicative of Air Arabia Abu Dhabi's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi served exactly nine destinations across four countries, operating 16 routes. The network described is historical rather than currently bookable.
- Tickets for this historical network are no longer sold. Travellers seeking similar regional journeys should compare current rail services and operating airlines across flexible dates.
- Friedrichshafen was Air Arabia Abu Dhabi's busiest departure hub in this network. Other important departure points were Rio nell'Elba, Dusseldorf, Graz and Hamburg.
- No current carry-on allowance applies because these scheduled operations have ended. For a historical booking or claim, consult the baggage terms printed on the original ticket rather than relying on another airline's present rules.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. If this airline has no current service, the search may instead show available alternatives from active carriers.
- The longest route was Friedrichshafen to Hamburg, covering about 663 km nonstop.
- The busiest departure hubs were Friedrichshafen, Rio nell'Elba, Dusseldorf, Graz and Hamburg, in that order by number of routes.
- The network served Friedrichshafen, Rio nell'Elba, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Graz, Hamburg, Munich, Vienna and Zurich. These were historical services and are no longer available for new bookings.