Air Arabia

Q: What are Air Arabia's airline codes?

Air Arabia's IATA code is G9 , its ICAO code is ABY , and its callsign is ARABIA . Group airlines use their own codes: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is 3L (ICAO ADY ), Air Arabia Maroc is 3O (ICAO MAC ) and Air Arabia Egypt is E5 (ICAO RBG ).

G9 ABY

Air Arabia is a low-cost airline group based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, that flies an all-Airbus fleet from hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, fare bundles, baggage, check-in, AirRewards and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 137
Destinations: AUH, CMN
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The airline

About Air Arabia

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Air Arabia before travel.

Official name: Air Arabia PJSC
Callsign: ARABIA
Country: United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2003 (first flight in October 2003)
Group airlines: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia Maroc and Air Arabia Egypt
Head office: Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: AirRewards
Official website: airarabia.com

Air Arabia is a low-cost airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in February 2003 and operated its first flight in October 2003. The airline is run by Air Arabia PJSC, a company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, which also operates the group airlines Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia Maroc and Air Arabia Egypt. Air Arabia is not a member of an airline alliance.

Its main base is Sharjah International Airport. The group also flies from Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Casablanca, Alexandria and Karachi, and serves more than 130 destinations across the Gulf, the Middle East, North and East Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Europe.

The group fleet of 96 aircraft is all Airbus: A320ceo, A320neo, A321ceo and A321neo jets, including long-range A321neo LR aircraft.

Network

Where Air Arabia flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season, and some routes are operated by a group airline rather than by Air Arabia itself. Check the flight number and the operating airline when you book.

Gulf and Middle East

Flights across the region, including Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, Muscat, Kuwait, Bahrain, Amman and Beirut.

Indian subcontinent and Asia

Routes to cities in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Colombo, and to Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur and Malé.

Europe

From Sharjah to cities such as London Gatwick, Milan Bergamo, Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna, Athens, Prague, Kraków and Warsaw. Air Arabia Maroc links Morocco with Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Africa, Central Asia and the Caucasus

Flights to Egypt, Morocco, Nairobi, Entebbe and Addis Ababa, and to Almaty, Tashkent, Bishkek, Baku, Tbilisi and Yerevan.

Aircraft

Air Arabia fleet

The Air Arabia group flies an all-Airbus fleet of A320 and A321 aircraft. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A320ceo and A320neo

Most of the fleet, with up to 174 seats, used across the network.

Airbus A321ceo and A321neo

Larger aircraft with up to 215 seats; long-range A321neo LR jets fly longer routes such as Sharjah to London Gatwick.

On board

Air Arabia cabin classes

Air Arabia has a single economy cabin. Instead of cabin classes, it sells fare bundles that include different baggage, seat, meal and change options. What each bundle includes depends on the route, so check the conditions before you buy.

Basic

Cabin baggage only. Checked bags, seat selection and meals can be added, and one change is allowed with conditions.

Value

Includes a checked bag allowance, a standard seat from row 8, a sandwich and water, and one change up to 24 hours before departure on UAE routes.

Ultimate

Includes a larger checked allowance, any seat from row 2, a hot meal and two changes. Priority check-in is included at select airports.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Air Arabia baggage allowances depend on the fare bundle and the route. Your booking confirmation shows the exact allowance.

Cabin baggage

One cabin bag of up to 7 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm, plus one personal item of up to 3 kg and 25 x 33 x 20 cm. Passengers traveling with an infant under 2 may bring one extra small bag of up to 3 kg.

Checked baggage

Basic fares include no checked baggage. On flights to, from or via the UAE, Value fares include 20 or 30 kg and Ultimate fares 30 or 40 kg, depending on the route. Allowances on Moroccan and Egyptian routes differ.

Special items

Sports equipment and other special items follow separate rules. Check the official Air Arabia baggage information before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on airarabia.com or the Air Arabia app opens 48 hours before departure. Airport check-in counters open 3 hours before departure and close 1 hour before departure for most passengers.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline and departure airport, especially in the UAE, where flights leave from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens. At some airports online check-in is not available, and you need to check in at the counter.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it. If no boarding pass is issued online, collect it at the airport counter.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and immigration; counters close 1 hour before departure.

Lounges

Air Arabia's fare bundles do not include airport lounge access. Some airports in its network have independent lounges that sell access separately; check the lounge options at your departure airport before you travel.

Loyalty program

AirRewards is Air Arabia's loyalty program. Members earn points as cashback on Air Arabia flights and with partners, and can use them online for flights, meals and baggage, or combine points with cash. Points can also be converted into Etihad Guest Miles. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Air Arabia's official services:

Air Arabia website

airarabia.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Air Arabia app

Available for iOS and Android, with booking, check-in and mobile boarding passes

Where you land

Air Arabia airports

Air Arabia's main base is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), not Dubai International. The group lists six hubs: Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Casablanca, Alexandria and Karachi. Check the departure airport on your booking before you arrange a transfer.

Zayed International Airport Hub

AUH · Abu Dhabi

The base of Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L), with flights to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Flights use Terminal A.