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Air Arabia

United Arab Emirates · ARABIA
130
Routes
6
Hubs
ABY
ICAO
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The Middle East's first and largest low-cost carrier.

Founded
2003
Headquarters
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Air Arabia is the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sharjah, UAE. Operating from multiple hubs across the region, the airline connects passengers to over 170 destinations spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The airline is publicly listed on the Dubai Financial Market and has maintained a consistent record of profitability since its inaugural year of operations. Air Arabia has expanded its footprint through subsidiary carriers including Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia Egypt, and Air Arabia Maroc. With a no-frills business model focused on operational efficiency and affordable fares, Air Arabia has played a significant role in democratizing air travel across the MENA region. The carrier is known for its high aircraft utilization rates and lean cost structure.
Hubs & network
Air Arabia's primary hub is Sharjah International Airport, with additional hubs at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Cairo International Airport, and Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca.
Fleet
Air Arabia operates an all-Airbus fleet consisting primarily of A320 and A321 family aircraft, including A320ceo, A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR variants.
Notable facts
  • ›Air Arabia was the first low-cost carrier to launch operations in the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • ›The airline has been profitable every year since it began operations in 2003.
  • ›Air Arabia is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) stock exchange.
  • ›The carrier operates subsidiary airlines in Morocco (Air Arabia Maroc), Egypt (Air Arabia Egypt), and Abu Dhabi (Air Arabia Abu Dhabi).
  • ›Air Arabia serves over 170 destinations across more than 50 countries.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route network map (126 legs)

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Route network

ALA → SHJ320
AMD → SHJ320
ATZ → SHJ320
BLR → SHJ320
BOM → SHJ320
CGP → SHJ320
CJB → SHJ320
DOK → SHJ320
GOI → SHJ320
HAS → SHJ320
HYD → SHJ320
IKA → SHJ320
MCT → SHJ320
ODS → SHJ320
SAW → SHJ320
SHJ → BLR320
SHJ → BOM320
SHJ → COK320
SHJ → DEL320
SHJ → HYD320
SHJ → KHI320
SHJ → MED320
SHJ → ODS320
SHJ → TSE320
SHJ → YNB320
SYZ → SHJ320
TRV → SHJ320
UFA → SHJ320
BAH → SHJ320
CCJ → SHJ320
CMB → SHJ320
COK → SHJ320
DEL → SHJ320
DME → SHJ320
DMM → SHJ320
DOH → SHJ320
ELQ → SHJ320
EVN → SHJ320
JAI → SHJ320
KBP → SHJ320
KHI → SHJ320
KRT → SHJ320
NAG → SHJ320
NBO → SHJ320
NJF → SHJ320
SHJ → AMD320
SHJ → AMM320
SHJ → ATZ320
SHJ → BAH320
SHJ → BGW320
SHJ → CMB320
SHJ → DME320
SHJ → EBL320
SHJ → KBP320
SHJ → MCT320
SHJ → NJF320
SHJ → RUH320
SHJ → SYZ320
YNB → SHJ320
AHB → SHJ320
CIT → SHJ320
DAC → SHJ320
HRK → SHJ320
JED → SHJ320
MAA → SHJ320
MHD → SHJ320
RUH → SHJ320
SHJ → ALA320
SHJ → BEY320
SHJ → CAI320
SHJ → CGP320
SHJ → CIT320
SHJ → DAC320
SHJ → DOK320
SHJ → EVN320
SHJ → GOI320
SHJ → HAS320
SHJ → HRK320
SHJ → JAI320
SHJ → KRT320

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A320130 routes
Air Arabia
Encyclopaedia

Air Arabia is an Emirati low-cost airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The airline operates scheduled services to 200 destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and Europe to 22 countries from Sharjah, 28 destinations in nine countries from Casablanca, Fez, Nador, and Tangier, 11 destinations in eight countries from Ras Al Khaimah, and six destinations in four countries from Alexandria. Air Arabia's main base is Sharjah International Airport. There are also operating bases in Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi as well as in Alexandria and Casablanca.

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