Air Arabia launches two new Russian routes

Air Arabia will launch direct services to Moscow and Yekaterinburg in Russia, beginning October 14 and 29 respectively.

The two new Air Arabia destinations are its first in Russia. Moscow and Yekaterinburg will become the carrier’s fifth and sixth destination in CIS and Russian Federation and its 69th worldwide.

The flights will depart to Moscow on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday from Sharjah International Airport at 9.00 AM and arrive at Moscow Domodedova Airport at 14:00PM. Return flights will depart from Moscow on the same days at 15:00PM and arrive in Sharjah at 20:00PM.

Flights to Yekaterinburg depart on Wednesday and Saturday from Sharjah International Airport at 10:05AM and arriving at Yekaterinburg Airport at 16:50PM. Return flights will depart from Yekaterinburg on the same days at 17:50PM and arrive in Sharjah at 20:50PM.

Adel Ali, group CEO, Air Arabia said: “We are extremely pleased to announce the upcoming launch of service to Moscow and Yekaterinburg, which represents a significant milestone in the history of Air Arabia."

Ali said he anticipated strong demand for the Russian flights. “Based on the high level of business and tourism traffic between the two countries, we are confident that our new service to Moscow and Yekaterinburg will further offer our customers a great value for money option to benefit from.”