Air Arabia expands its European network with direct flights to Athens

4 weekly flights will connect the Sharjah International Airport with Athens International Airport

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost airline in M. East and North. Africa, announced the launch of the new connection linking Sarjah with Athens, the capital of Greece.

Launching on 28 June 2024, the new route underlines the airline’s commitment to promoting budget travel around the world.

 

The schedule to and from Athens, starting on 28 June 2024 (all local times):
Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Aircraft Frequency
G9 685 Athens 13:55 Sharjah 19:50 Airbus A320 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday
G9 684 Sharjah 09:00 Athens 13:05 Airbus A320 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday

 

The new service will run 4 times a week, providing travellers with a direct and efficient connection between the two vibrant cities. With this latest addition to its expanding network, Air Arabia aims to facilitate increased accessibility for both business and leisure travellers, strengthening economic and cultural ties between the UAE and Greece.

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our direct flight connecting Sharjah to Athens, a city known for its rich history, culture and business opportunities. The launch of Air Arabia’s flights to Athens reflects our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with seamless connectivity between the two cities, while offering affordable and accessible travel options. We look forward to welcoming our passengers to explore the historic city of Athens.”

Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communication & Marketing, Athens International Airport stressed: “The launch of a direct connection between Athens and Sharjah, a new destination for us, is a very important development for the airport, the city and our country, offering passengers the opportunity to travel and experience two exciting cities with Air Arabia’s excellent product. At the same time, it significantly enhances the interconnectivity between the two destinations, shaping the

 

the potential for further strengthening of tourism flows and economic relations. Our best wishes to our airline partner for full and safe flights and further growth in the Athens market!”

Air Arabia operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 neo-LR aircraft, the world’s most modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft. The cab configuration throughout the fleet provides additional comfort with one of the most generous seating arrangements compared to any economy cab. The aircraft is equipped with “SkyTime”, a free in-flight streaming service that allows passengers to access a wide variety of entertainment directly on their devices. Guests can also enjoy a variety of delicacies between snacks, meals and sandwiches from the on-board “SkyCafe” menu at affordable prices.

Passengers can book their direct flights from Sharjah to Athens by visiting the Air Arabia website, calling the call center, or through travel agencies.

 

For more information:

Press Office
Air Arabia PJSC
Tel: +9716 5088791
pressoffice@airarabia.com