Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, on Thursday announced the launch of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Aleppo, effective July 4, further strengthening its connectivity to Syria.
Air Arabia reported Q1 2026 net profit of AED278 million ($76 million), down 22% due to regional conflict, airspace closures and restrictions. Turnover rose 1% to AED1.8 billion, while passenger numbers fell 5% to 4.7 million despite an 86% seat load factor.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch a non-stop service to Amman City Airport starting May 1, 2026, with three weekly flights from Zayed International Airport, providing affordable and convenient travel between Abu Dhabi and Jordan.
Air Arabia shareholders approved the distribution of 30 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) showcased expansion plans in air cargo, integrated logistics solutions as well as its sustainability strategy at this year's Air Cargo India. The Sharjah Airport has recorded strong cargo growth over the past five years with a throughput of over 204,000 tonnes in 2025.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport starting July 1, 2026, expanding its European network and improving direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy.
Sharjah-based budget carrier Air Arabia has reported its strongest annual performance on record for FY 2025 with a pre-tax net profit of AED1.8 billion ($490 million), up 14% over the previous year and a total turnover of over AED7.8 billion ($2.12 billion) mainly driven by higher passenger numbers and network expansion.
Air Arabia has started its new service to Warsaw Modlin Airport. The inaugural service departed Sharjah International Airport on December 20, 2025 and was welcomed upon arrival with a special ceremony at Warsaw Modlin Airport attended by senior representatives from Air Arabia and the airport.
Air Arabia has launched a new daily non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague. The new route is operated using Air Arabia’s recently received Airbus A320neo aircraft.
