Air Arabia takes off to Goa

Sharjah-based no-frills airline Air Arabia has started its direct service to Goa, India today.

Air Arabia operates a fleet of 16 Airbus A320s

Roundtrip flights will operate three times a week to Dabolim International Airport in Goa. Air Arabia said it is the only UAE-based carrier to offer direct flights to Goa from the UAE.

The carrier will fly to Goa on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays.

AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia, said: “We are delighted to now offer non-stop service between Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE, and Goa, one of the great heritage cities of India. Today, even more members of the large Indian expatriate population living in the UAE and GCC can take advantage of our extensive Middle Eastern and international network. We now serve 13 destinations in India, and are keen on continuously providing the best value-for-money service to this rapidly emerging nation. We are confident that Goa will serve as a great holiday, personal travel and business destination for our passengers.”