Air Arabia will launch services to Basra, its third destination in Iraq. Flights will commence on November 4.
The carrier will offer three weekly services between Sharjah and Basra. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, flights depart from Sharjah International Airport at 08:20 and arrives Basra International Airport at 09:15. Return flights will depart from Basra on the same days at 09:55 and arrive in Sharjah at 12:40 (local time).
“We are pleased to announce the launch of 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. This new service will further strengthen our current flights to Iraq and offer customers wider choice of affordable air travel; and at the same contribute to the trade and tourism ties between the UAE and Iraq.”