Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Times of India
The Times of India
World
TOI World Desk

UAE News: Air Arabia expands flights to 44 destinations from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah

Air Arabia has confirmed the gradual resumption of a limited number of flights to and from the UAE amid the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The airline has taken the initiative under its broader strategy to restore its network in the region by March 22, 2026.

Air Arabia resumes flights across the UAE

The airline stated that it will be connecting Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah to 44 destinations across 18 countries in the upcoming schedule of flights. The network will include prominent regional and international destinations covering the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa.

Air Arabia flight destinations

The airlines will be aligning the schedules with all required operational and regulatory approvals. The destinations included in its limited operations include:

  • Vienna in Austria
  • Chittagong and Dhaka in Bangladesh
  • Asyut, Cairo, Alexandria and Cairo (Sphinx) in Egypt
  • Addis Ababa in Ethiopia
  • Athens in Greece
  • Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Nagpur and Thiruvananthapuram in India
  • Milan-Bergamo in Italy
  • Amman in Jordan
  • Almaty in Kazakhstan
  • Nairobi in Kenya
  • Sialkot and Quetta in Pakistan
  • Dammam and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia
  • Colombo in Sri Lanka
  • Bangkok in Thailand
  • Istanbul and Trabzon in Türkiye
  • Entebbe in Uganda
  • Muscat and Salalah in Oman

How to book Air Arabia flights?

The airline has advised passengers to book available flights via its website, mobile app or through travel agents. Those with previously cancelled flights can rebook, provided they have not opted for modification or refund alternatives.

For those who were affected by the ongoing flight cancellations, the airline provides several options. These include:

  • Rescheduling the trip once at no extra cost in a 30-day window
  • Obtaining a full credit voucher
  • Requesting a complete refund

Additionally, the airline suggested updating the contact details through the Booking Management service to stay informed about the latest flight notifications.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.