Low-cost carrier Air Arabia said on Tuesday it will launch flights to Erbil, its second destination in Iraq.
Services to the Iraqi city will start on October 14, making it Air Arabia's 76th destination worldwide.
The carrier will offer four weekly services between Sharjah and Erbil, the airline said in a statement.
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"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 CEO, Air Arabia.
"Erbil has seen promising growth in the past years with major developments across various sectors of the economy," he added.
"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."
The new service to Erbil complements Air Arabia 's existing daily flights to Najaf.
Located in the Northern Iraq, Erbil is the fourth largest city in Iraq. The city has a population of 1.3 million, and is a major business and cultural hub.
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