Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today that it will become the first airline to connect the UAE and the Turkish city of Izmir with a direct flight starting June 27.

Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey, joins Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum and Trabzon as the carrier’s fifth destination in the country.
The flight will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, departing Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) at 9:05 pm and arriving the next day at Izmir’s Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) at 0:50 am local time. The return flight will depart Izmir at 1:30 am, landing in Sharjah at 6:50 am.
“Turkey is a country with a true epitome of a cultural crossroad, and holds history that is as tangible and accessible as any of its modern-day attractions," Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said. "We are immensely pleased to announce Izmir as our fifth destination in Turkey. Air Arabia’s goal will always be to allow passengers the ability to explore new destinations through affordable travel options. This new flight to Izmir is an exciting destination for residents in the UAE and GCC to visit just in time for the summer holidays.”
Air Arabia currently operates flights to over 140 routes across the globe from five hubs located in the Middle East and North Africa.