Air Arabia takes off to Basra, Iraq

Air Arabia has announced the start of services to Basra, its third destination in Iraq.

“We are pleased to launch our services to Basra, our third destination in Iraq, after Najaf and Erbil,” said Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia. “This step reflects the commitment we place on serving the Iraqi market. The new service further strengthens our services to Iraq, and offer customers wider choice of affordable air travel while contributing to the trade and tourism ties between the UAE and Iraq.”

Located in the Southern Iraq, Basra is the second largest city in Iraq after the Capital Baghdad. The City is known for its large petroleum resources and fertile agriculture region.