Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier based in Sharjah, said the next destination from its latest hub in Alexandria, Egypt, will be Abu Dhabi. The new four-times-a-week service to the UAE’s capital will start from July 12.

Roundtrip flights to Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia's fifth destination from its Egyptian hub, will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Burj Al Arab International Airport, Alexandria and Abu Dhabi International Airport, the budget carrier said in a statement.

Flights depart Alexandria at 10pm arriving in Abu Dhabi at 02.40am the following day, and return flights depart Abu Dhabi at 03:20am, arriving in Alexandria at 06:20am the same day, it added.

“We have received incredible demand from both our Abu Dhabi and Alexandria residents for low-cost travel solutions between the two countries,” said Adel Ali, Group chief executive officer, Air Arabia.

“In line with the increasing demand, we are pleased to announce that our fifth destination from Alexandria will connect North Africa to the UAE,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service