Air Arabia set to launch new Russian destination

NEW ROUTE: Air Arabia now serves 59 destinations from two hubs in UAE and Morocco. (Getty Images)

Low-cost carrier Air Arabia will launch twice-weekly service from Sharjah, UAE, to Samara, Russia, beginning October 26, the carrier said in statement on Saturday.

The introduction of service to this major Russian city, located on the banks of the Volga River, marks Air Arabia’s third destination in Eastern Europe, following the earlier launch of direct flights from Sharjah to Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Kiev, Ukraine.

In total, Air Arabia now serves 59 destinations from two hubs in UAE and Morocco and across the wide Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Central Asia and Europe.

Roundtrip flights will operate twice per week between Samara Airport and Air Arabia’s UAE hub in Sharjah, Air Arabia said.

The low-cost carrier will fly to Samara Mondays and Fridays, departing Sharjah at 9:10 and arriving in Samara at 13:40. On the same days, return flights will depart Samara at 14:40 and arrive in Sharjah at 19:05.

"We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of direct service to Samara, our third destination in Eastern Europe," AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia said.

"Given the historical, trade and tourism ties linking the Gulf and the states of Eastern Europe, especially Russia, we are confident that passengers will appreciate the opportunity to travel to Samara with Air Arabia, availing of our market-leading low fares, comfort and convenience."

In it statement, Air Arabia said Samara is among the top 10 Russian cities in terms of national income and industrial volumes. It is situated in the southeastern part of European Russia, in the Volga Federal District.

A large and important social, political, economic, industrial and cultural centre of European Russia, with a metropolitan population in excess of 3 million, Samara played host to the European Union-Russia Summit in 2007, it added.

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Best Wishes to Air Arabia
Posted by Salim, Sharjah, UAE on Sunday 11 October 2009 at 21:05 UAE time


I've flown Air Arabia Many times and noticed that they do have New operating planes with their 1st planes.

Plus it's very comfortable seats in all of their fleet.

A passenger finds what he want in Air Arabia so best of luck in their future plans.

Air Arabia is an outstanding carrier
Posted by Nicola, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 11 October 2009 at 10:26 UAE time


I have taken Air Arabia several times. They have new airbus planes, excellent staff onboard, the option to pay little extra and avail of the first row seats, it's clean and ontime. My wife is russian and this new hub will be a fantastic alternative for us as our city is half an hour flight away by plane connection.

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