SHARJAH- Air Arabia (G9), a leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has launched a new non-stop trip between Sharjah and Sochi.
Beginning June 27, 2025, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Sharjah International (SHJ) and Sochi International Airport (AER).
Air Arabia Sharjah Sochi Flight
Air Arabia (G9) has launched a new Sochi service, linking Sharjah (SHJ) and Sochi (AER). The outbound flight, numbered G9 440, departs Sharjah at 08:35 and arrives in Sochi at 11:30, flying an Airbus A320. This flight flies three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The return flight, G9 441, provides a convenient return route for passengers. This flight departs Sochi at 12:30 and arrives in Sharjah at 17:15, likewise on an Airbus A320. This return trip follows the same schedule as the departing flight, operating on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
| Flight Number | Departure | Arrival | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Aircraft | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 440 | Sharjah | Sochi | 08:35 | 11:30 | Airbus A320 | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| G9 441 | Sochi | Sharjah | 12:30 | 17:15 | Airbus A320 | Mon, Wed, Fri |
The continuous flight schedule provides travelers with predictable and reliable transit options between the two cities.
Air Arabia’s alternate-day schedule enables flexible travel choices for passengers looking to explore or do business between the UAE and Russia.
With this addition, Sochi becomes Air Arabia’s sixth Russian destination, joining Moscow, Kazan, Samara, Ufa, and Yekaterinburg.
The extension demonstrates Air Arabia’s strategic approach to improving connectivity between the UAE and Russia.
The airline has a fleet of 79 modern Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, offering passengers easy travel alternatives.
SkyTime provides complimentary in-flight streaming, and SkyCafe offers cheap culinary options.
Air Arabia’s route growth promotes bilateral tourism, economic, and cultural engagement between the countries. The new Sochi service demonstrates the carrier’s ongoing commitment to expanding its international network and providing accessible travel choices.
Executives Remark
Air Arabia’s Group CEO, Adel Al Ali, stressed the strategic importance of the new Sochi service. The route expansion aims to improve Air Arabia’s Russian network, boost bilateral connections between the UAE and Russia, and provide more travel options for consumers.
Al Ali highlighted the route’s potential to increase tourism and trade between the two countries. The new service reflects the airline’s dedication to offering passengers a wide and accessible range of travel alternatives.
The Sochi route is part of Air Arabia’s deliberate expansion strategy, which reflects the company’s continued efforts to expand its worldwide network and promote economic and cultural engagement.