Air Arabia increases Turkey flights

Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has expanded its services to the Turkish city of Istanbul from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah, UAE, the airline said in a press statement.

Air Arabia will offer 7-weekly flights, an addition of three flights to the existing schedule, beginning June 10, 2011.

On Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays flights will depart Sharjah International Airport at 20:45 arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport at 00:15. Return flights will depart Istanbul at 01:10 arriving Sharjah at 06:15 (local time). On Tuesdays and Thursdays flights will depart Sharjah International Airport at 11:20 arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport at 14:45. Return flights will depart Istanbul at 15:50 arriving Sharjah at 20:45 (local time), the statement added.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the expansion of service between Sharjah and Istanbul, which will further enhance the air travel options for the residents of both States,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department at Air Arabia. “In 2010, Air Arabia carried over 43,000 passengers on this route; this number reflects the ever growing appeal for Air Arabia flights between the two cities and we look forward to offering our customers with the best value for money travel options.”

Air Arabia also offers a range of value-for-money holiday packages, including hotel accommodation and visa assistance.