Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrated a milestone today with the launch of its inaugural flight connecting Sharjah International Airport to Athens International Airport. The new route will operate four non-stop weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The inaugural ceremony commenced at Sharjah International Airport, featuring Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, alongside His Excellency Antonis Alexandridis, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the UAE, and other senior management officials and guests. A special welcome ceremony awaited passengers upon their arrival at Athens International Airport, marking a significant moment in Air Arabia’s expanding network.

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, commented: “Athens is the latest addition to our expanding EU network from Sharjah, joining Milan and Krakow. This new route provides our customers in the UAE and beyond with more opportunities to explore Greece with our renowned value-driven service. The launch of direct flights to Athens reaffirms our commitment to offering our passengers seamless, accessible, and affordable connectivity options. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard to experience the rich history and cultural heritage of Athens”.

Air Arabia operates a fleet of 74 modern Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, renowned as the world’s most advanced and best-selling single-aisle planes. Passengers enjoy a value-added onboard experience featuring ‘SkyTime’, offering free in-flight streaming, and ‘SkyCafe’, providing onboard catering at affordable prices. Additionally, Air Arabia offers ‘Air Rewards’, an innovative loyalty program allowing passengers to earn, transfer, and redeem points.

To book flights between the two cities, customers can visit Air Arabia’s website, contact the call center, or book through authorized travel agencies.