Air Arabia launches daily flights from Sharjah to Maldives

The launch ceremony at Sharjah Airport saw the attendance of Hassaan Waheed, Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the UAE, alongside officials and directors from Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia.

The service will operate using Airbus A320 aircraft to Velana International Airport, WAM said in a statement.

Air Arabia launches direct flights from Sharjah to Maldives

“The inaugural flight to the Maldives represents an exciting new chapter in our network expansion. We are excited to offer our customers direct access to this tropical paradise. With the addition of this new route, we reaffirm our commitment to provide affordable and value-driven air travel while offering more options to explore new destinations around the world,” Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia said.

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority added Maldives’ position as a global tourism destination and outlined the airport’s focus on service enhancement for passengers on these routes.

He highlighted the route’s significance in strengthening regional aviation and fostering economic ties between the UAE and Maldives.

“Sharjah Airport continues to expand its presence on the international travel map, and we are committed to adding new direct destinations for airlines operating through the airport. The launch of the first direct flights from Sharjah to the Maldives is another milestone added to the previous destinations announced by Air Arabia this year. This reaffirms our deep commitment to expanding our international network and providing passengers with a unique travel experience and outstanding services,” he said.

SAA’s strategic plans include increasing passenger capacity to 25 million through partnerships with international airlines and expanding destination networks.

The authority aims to enhance services through technology adoption and development projects.