Air Arabia begins 11th Saudi route to Al-Jouf

Air Arabia, the MENA’s first and largest low-cost carrier, Tuesday announced the launch of its nonstop service to Al-Jouf, one of the compelling tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia defined by a diverse natural environment, cultural landmarks and historic sites.
Al-Jouf is the 11th destination of Air Arabia in the Kingdom. The scheduled flights will operate weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays from Oct. 26, 2014. The flights will depart from Sharjah International Airport at 2.50 p.m. (UAE time) and arrive in Al-Jouf (AJF) at 4.50 p.m. (KSA time). The return flight from Al-Jouf is at 5.30 p.m. (KSA time), arriving in Sharjah at 8.50 p.m. (UAE time).
Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia Adel Ali said: “Saudi Arabia is one of our fastest growing markets led by both tourism and business travelers, along with the tremendous value-for-money services we provide to our passengers. Al-Jouf is a spectacular getaway that connects visitors with the bounty of nature as well as the unique charm of traditional architecture and a rich cultural heritage. With the nonstop connectivity offered by Air Arabia, cultural tourists and nature lovers will now have another fascinating destination to explore conveniently and cost-effectively. The new route will also contribute to enhanced trade and cultural relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.”
Air Arabia currently connects to 10 other destinations in the Kingdom directly. These include Madinah, Riyadh, Abha, Dammam, Qassim, Hail, Hofuf, Jeddah, Madinah, Taif and Yanbu. Over 100 weekly nonstop flights of Air Arabia operate to Saudi Arabia from the carriers hubs in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Alexandria.