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Air Arabia to Launch New Daily Direct Service Between Sharjah and London Gatwick

Air Arabia has announced the launch of new double-daily service between Sharjah (UAE) and London Gatwick starting March 29, 2026.  The route will be operated with an Airbus A321neo LR.


Air Arabia Airbus A321 - Courtesy Air Arabia
Air Arabia Airbus A321 - Courtesy Air Arabia

On Monday (November 24, 2025), Air Arabia announced the launch of new direct service between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and London Gatwick (LGW).  The route will operate twice daily with an Airbus A321 LR starting March 29, 2026.  The introduction of this key international gateway represents a significant step in the strengthening Air Arabia’s global footprint, and will provide customers with greater choice when traveling between the UAE and the United Kingdom.  This reflects Air Arabia’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible and value-driven air travel to their guests, while supporting the growing travel and trade movement between both markets.


In Monday’s announcement, Air Arabia Group’s CEO, Adel Al Ali, said,


“The launch of our new service to London Gatwick marks a significant milestone in Air Arabia’s ongoing growth journey. This expansion reflects our continued commitment to connecting our key markets with greater reach and convenience while delivering the value-driven travel experience Air Arabia is known for.  The introduction of London Gatwick not only enhances connectivity from our Sharjah hub but reflects our commitment to offering customers, whether traveling for business or leisure, a greater choice affordable and reliable air travel options. We look forward to welcoming travelers onboard and providing them with direct access between the UAE and the United Kingdom.”


Also commenting on the launch of new London Gatwick service, Air Arabia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jonathan Pollard, added,

 

“Demand for flights to destinations across the Middle East has really taken off this year and we have been delighted to offer passengers across London and the South East an increasingly fantastic range of routes and choice of carriers.  It is an exciting time for another operator to join London Gatwick following the recent government approval for routine use of our Northern Runway and we look forward to welcoming Air Arabia in March, serving the historic city of Sharjah and the wider Middle Eastern region.”


Air Arabia operates a modern fleet of 88 Airbus A320 and 321 aircraft, which feature ‘SkyTime’ the carrier’s free in-flight streaming service.  Additionally, guests will enjoy ‘Sky Café’, a diverse onboard menu at affordable prices.  Air Arabia’s generous loyalty program ‘Air Rewards,’ allows members to earn, transfer and spend points.


 

Source: Air Arabia

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