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Air Arabia boosts Russia operations with new Sochi flight
UAE-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new flight to the Russian city of Sochi from its hub in Sharjah. It will kick off its operations next year with three flights per week starting from June 27.
Air Arabia, a major low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the launch of its new flight to the Russian city of Sochi from its hub in Sharjah.
The new non-stop flights on Airbus A320 will connect Sharjah International Airport to Sochi International Airport with a frequency of three flights per week starting from June 27, 2025.
With this launch, Sochi becomes the sixth Russian city served by the airline directly from Sharjah, after Moscow, Kazan, Samara, Ufa, and Yekaterinburg.
Air Arabia said it operates a modern fleet of 79 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, the most modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft in the world.
The airline also provides non-stop services from its operating hubs in the UAE, including flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Moscow, as well as between Abu Dhabi and Yekaterinburg.
This expansion underscores Air Arabia’s commitment to strengthening connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Russia, fostering tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
Announcing its schedule, Air Arabia said the flight G9 440 will take off from Sharjah on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays at 8.35am and land in Sochi at 11:30am. On return, flight G9 441 will depart Sochi at 12.30pm and arrive in Sharjah at 5.15pm.
"We are delighted to announce the launch of our new route to Sochi, further expanding our presence in Russia and reinforcing the strong ties between the UAE and Russia," remarked Group CEO Adel Al Ali.
"This new connection reflects our commitment to providing customers with more travel options and contributing to the growth of tourism and trade between the two countries. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard this exciting new service," he added.-TradeArabia News Service