Budget airline Air Arabia announced on Thursday that it has begun operating a limited number of flights to and from the United Arab Emirates as the region continues to face security concerns linked to ongoing military conflict.
The Sharjah-based carrier said the temporary flight schedule will remain in place until March 22, 2026, and operations will be carried out only after receiving approval from relevant regulatory authorities. The airline stated that services will connect the UAE with destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East.
According to information published on the airline’s website, limited flights will operate to several international destinations including Austria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey and Uganda.
Among the cities listed for limited operations are popular travel hubs such as Athens, Vienna, Dhaka, Nairobi, Almaty, Amman, Riyadh, Bangkok, Istanbul, Muscat and Salalah.
In India, the airline plans to run limited services to several major cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Nagpur and Thiruvananthapuram.
For passengers traveling to or from Pakistan, the airline said flights will serve eight cities including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Sialkot and Quetta.
The airline said the flights will operate from three UAE hubs: Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
Passengers can now book available flights through the airline’s booking channels. Travelers whose flights were cancelled earlier will also have the option to rebook if they have not yet used their modification or refund benefits.
According to the airline, passengers affected by cancellations are eligible for one free change of travel date within 30 days. They may also choose to receive a full credit voucher or request a complete refund. Air Arabia said it continues to monitor the situation closely and will update its schedule as conditions evolve.
