Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia have launched the first direct flight to Athens International Airport.

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia have announced the addition of Athens, Greece to the list of direct travel destinations from Sharjah Airport. The first flight on this route was launched this week from Sharjah to Athens International Airport. The new route will offer 4 weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with plans to increase the frequency in the future.

The inaugural flight ceremony was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, and Antonis Alexandridis, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the UAE, along with several officials from SAA and Air Arabia.

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, stated, "The launch of the new air route to the Hellenic Republic is a significant addition to the strategic development and expansion plan of Sharjah Airport. It involves providing more global destinations for passengers and diversifying their options, aligning with the growing demand in travel and cargo sectors between the UAE and the Hellenic Republic. It also strengthens the mutual relations between the two countries, especially in areas related to the economy, tourism, trade, and other activities."

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, commented, "Athens is the latest addition to our expanding EU network from Sharjah, joining Milan and Krakow. This new route provides our customers in the UAE and beyond with more opportunities to explore Greece with our renowned value-driven service. The launch of direct flights to Athens reaffirms our commitment to offering our passengers seamless, accessible, and affordable connectivity options. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard to experience the rich history and cultural heritage of Athens."