16 January 2025

Direct flights between Sharjah and Addis Ababa with Air Arabia

Three weekly connections from the UAE to Ethiopia operated with Airbus A320 aircraft

Air Arabia, a low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa, opens a new direct route to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. As of January 30, 2025, flights connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

A bridge between the United Arab Emirates and Africa

The opening of this new route reinforces Air Arabia's commitment to expanding connections between the UAE and Africa, facilitating trade, investment and tourism between the two regions. Addis Ababa, a major cultural and commercial hub, is now more accessible thanks to a direct service from Sharjah.

Flights Sharjah - Addis Ababa

FLIGHT	DEPARTURE	SCHEDULE (times in local time)	ARRIVAL	SCHEDULE (times in local time)	AIRCRAFT	FREQUENCY
G9 738	Sharjah	21:25	Addis Ababa	00:40	Airbus A320	Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
G9 739	Addis Ababa	01:30	Sharjah	06:40	Airbus A320	Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday

Modern fleet and innovative services

Air Arabia operates a fleet of 81 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, among the most modern and popular models in the single-aisle segment. On board, passengers can enjoy:

SkyTime, a free in-flight streaming service;
SkyCafe, a wide selection of affordable meals and snacks ;
Air Rewards, the airline's loyalty program, which allows you to accumulate, transfer and use travel points in a simple and advantageous way.

Edited by the editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source: © Air Arabia Press Office

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