Another good news for Indians in and around New England, USA after our recent news article about Air India planning nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport. It seems Boston is the center of attention for major airlines operating flights between USA and India. Now Etihad announced the launch of its service to and from Boston, starting 31 March 2024. This is Etihad’s fourth direct destination in the US after New York, Chicago, and Washington DC.
The upcoming Etihad flights to and from Boston are scheduled four times a week. The airline will provide hassle-free connection to eight cities in India via its hub, Abu Dhabi. Indian and non-Indian travelers from New England will get connecting flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi and Ahmedabad via Abu Dhabi, a great city to explore during a stopover or a long layover.
Interestingly, Indians having a 6-month valid passport are eligible for Abu Dhabi’s 48-hour transit visa for free. The Canadian and US citizens are eligible for the UAE’s visa on arrival facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read more about Etihad Airways’ stopover programs before planning your family trip to/from India.
Etihad Airways’ Boston flights will be in direct competition with American Airlines, Lufthansa, and other Middle East carriers, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. All these airlines have itineraries with varying connection times (suitable for different travel plans) and offer economical fare deals for Boston to India flights through IndianEagle.com, a leading travel-booking agency serving America’s Indian Diaspora for over 15 years.
Below are the airlines operating flights from Boston to Delhi for trips starting 1 April and their respective travel duration:
- SWISS Air via Zurich: 16 hrs 30 mins
- British Airways via LHR: 17 hrs 45 mins
- Lufthansa via Munich: 17 hrs 55 mins
- Etihad Airways via AUH: 18 hrs 00 mins
- Qatar Airways via Doha: 18 hrs 10 mins
- Emirates via Dubai: 18 hrs 15 mins
The online booking of Etihad flight deals for Boston to India travel is open on IndianEagle.com. If you have plans to travel in April 2024, you can grab Etihad Airways’ best deals (precisely lowest airfares) available now (as of today, August 2). The below deals available today are likely to be sold out or expire any time, since airfares are dynamic depending on demand, seat availability, and other factors. At Indian Eagle, you can easily search for flights to other destinations in India and by other airlines.