Air Arabia to introduce service to Athens, Greece

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 a 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. 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."

said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department.

Athens, the largest city in Greece, is one of the world's oldest cities with recorded history spanning some 3,400 years. A bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis, Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in Greece. It is rapidly becoming a leading business centre in the European Union. Athens is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy. With over 16m visitors every year, tourism contributes 15% to the $350bn Greek economy.