Air Arabia launches flights to Erbil

Air Arabia, is to launch services to Iraq's fourth largest city – Erbil - on October 14th. This becomes the Sharjah carrier's second destination in Iraq.

Air Arabia will offer four weekly services between Sharjah and Erbil. On Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, flights depart from Sharjah International Airport at 07:00 and arrives Erbil International Airport at 09:00. Return flights will depart from Erbil on the same days at 09:40 and arrive in Sharjah at 13:20 (local time).

On Wednesdays, flights depart from Sharjah International Airport at 15:20 and arrives Erbil International Airport at 17:20. Return flight will depart from Erbil on the same day at 18:00 and arrive in Sharjah at 21:40 (local time)

“We are pleased to announce our services to Erbil, which is a continuation of Air Arabia’s promise to expand our Middle Eastern presence,” said Adel Ali, Group chief executive officer, Air Arabia. “Erbil has seen promising growth in the past years with major developments across various sectors of the economy.”

Ali continued “Our business strategy will continue to be present where our customers want us to be. That said, we are confident that Air Arabia’s services to the fourth largest city in Iraq will further contribute to the trade and tourism ties between the UAE and Iraq.”