Air Arabia has announced today the launch of service to Kabul, Afghanistan, from its hub in Sharjah, UAE starting December 16, 2010.
Kabul is Air Arabia’s first destination in Afghanistan. With its addition, Air Arabia will serve 66 routes from three hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt.
Roundtrip flights will operate four times per week between Kabul International Airport and Sharjah International Airport.
The low-cost carrier will fly to Kabul on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing Sharjah at 6:00 AM and arrive in Kabul at 9:00 AM. On the same days, return flights will depart Kabul at 9:45 AM and arrive in Sharjah at 12:05 PM.
“The launch of direct service to Kabul, our first destination in Afghanistan, will mark another milestone in Air Arabia’s ever growing network,” said AK Nizar, head of commercial department, Air Arabia.
“Kabul is a city full of history and culture. Its strategic location along the trade routes of South and Central Asia also makes it a prime hub for trade and commerce.”