Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, today launched non-stop service to Shiraz, Iran.

The airline will initially operate four flights per week from the carrier’s main hub in Sharjah.

The inaugural flight took off from Sharjah International Airport today and was received upon its arrival by Iranian delegates in Shiraz Airport.

“Air Arabia is proud to begin service to this vibrant city,” said AK Nizar, head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “We are committed to having the most comprehensive destination network in the Middle East, and the addition of Shiraz to the long list of cities we fly to reflects this commitment. Shiraz is also Air Arabia’s second destination in Iran, giving more Iranians access to our low-cost fares and high quality of service than ever before.”

Shiraz is Air Arabia’s second destination in Iran, the other being the capital, Tehran. Air Arabia will fly to Shiraz four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, departing Sharjah at 9:00 am and arriving at Shiraz at 10:30 am. Return flights will depart Shiraz at 11:15 am and arrive in Sharjah at 11:45 am. Shiraz is Air Arabia’s 41st destination worldwide. – TradeArabia News Service