Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia have added Athens, Greece, as a new direct travel destination for passengers flying from Sharjah Airport.
The inaugural flight to Athens International Airport was launched this week, marking the start of four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Plans are in place to increase the frequency of these flights in the future.
The launch ceremony was attended by prominent figures including 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, alongside other officials from SAA and Air Arabia.
Ali Salim Al Midfa expressed his enthusiasm about the new route, stating, “The launch of the air route to the Hellenic Republic is a significant addition to our strategic development and expansion plan.
It enhances our passengers’ global travel options, catering to the growing demand in the travel and cargo sectors between the UAE and Greece. This move also reflects the strong and diverse mutual relations between the two countries, particularly in economy, tourism, and trade.”
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, highlighted the benefits of the new route, saying, “Athens is the latest addition to our expanding EU network from Sharjah, joining Milan and Krakow. This new route offers our customers more opportunities to explore the Hellenic Republic with our value-driven service.
The direct flights to Athens reaffirm our commitment to providing seamless, accessible, and affordable connectivity options. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard to experience the rich history and cultural heritage of Athens.”
