Air Arabia to introduce service to Athens, Greece
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced that it will launch service to the Greek city of Athens, beginning April 21st ,2009. Roundtrip flights will operate three times per week between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in the capital of Greece, and Air Arabia’s hub in Sharjah. Air Arabia is the first LCC in the Middle East to commence operations to Athens.
The LCC will fly to Athens on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing Sharjah at 18:55 and arriving at Athens at 22:45. Return flights will depart Athens at 23:30 and arrive in Sharjah at 05:20. Air Arabia’s first destination in Greece is also the carrier’s first destination in the European Union country. In total, Air Arabia now serves 45 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia and the Southern Europe.
“We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of service to Athens,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department. “An international tourist destination, Greece is also an important economic centre in the Mediterranean region. There is significant passenger traffic between the country and the Middle East, particularly for tourism and business. We are confident that Air Arabia’s non-stop flight to Greece will further enhance its popularity among the Middle East-based tourists.”
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