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
Sharjah: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Depositphotos
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