Air Arabia takes off to Abu Dhabi from Alexandria

Air Arabia announced today the start of its direct services from its latest hub in Alexandria, Egypt, to the UAE's Capital Abu Dhabi.

The inaugural ceremony was held at Abu Dhabi International airport and included officials from Egypt and the UAE as well as representatives from Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and the airline’s management. Roundtrip flights to Air Arabia’s fifth destination from its Egyptian hub will operate four times per week between Burj Al Arab International Airport, Alexandria, Egypt and Abu Dhabi International Airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The low cost carrier will fly to Abu Dhabi on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Flights depart from Alexandria at 22.00 to arrive in Abu Dhabi at 02.40 the following day, and return flights depart from Abu Dhabi at 03:20, to arrive in Alexandria at 06:20 the same day.

Above: Ahmed Al Haddabi, SVP Operations, ADAC and Ali Al Hamdani, Acting COO Air Arabia Egypt.

Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “We are glad to announce the start of our services to the UAE’s Capital and one of the regions fastest growing cities.”

“We thank Abu Dhabi’s Civil Aviation Authority and ADAC for their continuous support. Abu Dhabi represents Air Arabia’s fifth destination from our one month old hub in Alexandria, Egypt, and we are confident of the strong demand for air travel between the two countries.”

Ahmed Al Haddabi, Senior VP Operations, ADAC said: “We are pleased to be welcoming Air Arabia’s inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi International Airport from Alexandria Egypt, which adds one more destination to our network. Air Arabia is the 5th new airline that ADAC has added to its portfolio this year and will be contributing to our continuing traffic growth. We look forward to seeing this route further develop since the Egyptian market as a whole has great potential.

"We are dedicated to extending the airport’s services to fit the needs of our local and transfer passengers, which in turn will support Abu Dhabi International Airport’s position as the ideal destination for regional and international airlines.”

Air Arabia operates over 65 routes from three hubs in Sharjah, UAE; to launch its fourth hub in Amman, and currently offers its services to Khartoum, Kuwait, Beirut and Amman from Alexandria.

Above: Egyptian ambassador in UAE along with ADAC and Air Arabia officials cutting the cake.