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Air Arabia

United Arab Emirates · ARABIA

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Air Arabia

United Arab Emirates · ARABIA
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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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Air Arabia connects the Middle East and beyond with affordable, reliable travel

Air Arabia, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, was the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa region. Operating primarily from Sharjah International Airport, the airline has expanded its footprint with hubs in Morocco, Egypt, and Abu Dhabi. Known for its no-frills approach, Air Arabia offers value-driven fares across a growing network spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Cabin Classes
Economy
Loyalty Program

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Fleet Note

Air Arabia operates an all-Airbus fleet composed primarily of A320 and A321 family narrow-body aircraft.

Baggage policy Contact & support

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Route network map (126 legs)

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Route network

AHB → SHJ320
AMD → SHJ320
AMM → SHJ320
ATZ → SHJ320
BGW → SHJ320
BOM → SHJ320
CAI → SHJ320
CCJ → SHJ320
CIT → SHJ320
CJB → SHJ320
CMB → SHJ320
DEL → SHJ320
DMM → SHJ320
DOH → SHJ320
DOK → SHJ320
EBL → SHJ320
GOI → SHJ320
HAS → SHJ320
HBE → SHJ320
HRK → SHJ320
IKA → SHJ320
JED → SHJ320
KBP → SHJ320
KHI → SHJ320
KRT → SHJ320
KWI → SHJ320
KZN → SHJ320
LRR → SHJ320
ROV → SHJ320
SHJ → ALA320
SHJ → AMD320
SHJ → BAH320
SHJ → BEY320
SHJ → BGW320
SHJ → BSR320
SHJ → CCJ320
SHJ → CIT320
SHJ → CMB320
SHJ → COK320
SHJ → DME320
SHJ → ELQ320
SHJ → EVN320
SHJ → GOI320
SHJ → HBE320
SHJ → HOF320
SHJ → HYD320
SHJ → IKA320
SHJ → JED320
SHJ → KBP320
SHJ → KHI320
SHJ → KRT320
ALA → SHJ320
BAH → SHJ320
BEY → SHJ320
BLR → SHJ320
BSR → SHJ320
CGP → SHJ320
COK → SHJ320
DAC → SHJ320
DME → SHJ320
ELQ → SHJ320
EVN → SHJ320
HMB → SHJ320
HOF → SHJ320
HYD → SHJ320
JAI → SHJ320
KTM → SHJ320
MAA → SHJ320
MCT → SHJ320
MED → SHJ320
MHD → SHJ320
NAG → SHJ320
NBO → SHJ320
NJF → SHJ320
ODS → SHJ320
PEW → SHJ320
RUH → SHJ320
SAW → SHJ320
SHJ → AHB320
SHJ → AMM320

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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