Air Arabia said in a statement that it will operate four weekly flights between Sharjah and Amman Civil Airport, also known as Marka Airport, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays beginning November 15. The low-cost carrier will deploy Airbus A320 aircraft on the route, which adds to its existing daily connections from Sharjah to Queen Alia International Airport. The announcement through the Emirates News Agency reflects the airline’s strategy to increase options for travelers between the UAE and Jordan while supporting tourism and trade links. Company officials noted that the new service will give passengers greater flexibility in choosing their arrival point in Amman.
Adel Al Ali, group chief executive officer of Air Arabia, described the launch as an important step toward expanding the carrier’s presence in the Jordanian market. He said the new route provides customers with an additional option to travel to the Jordanian capital via a second airport. The statement highlighted how the addition complements operations already in place from the group’s Abu Dhabi unit, which began flying to Amman City Airport in May 2026 with three weekly services. This layered approach across hubs creates up to ten weekly flights to Amman from the UAE alone.
Air Arabia’s fleet reached 90 aircraft by early 2026 after incorporating the first A320neo models from a larger Airbus order, according to company reports, with further deliveries continuing through the year to support network growth. The group carried a record 21.8 million passengers across its six hubs in 2025, demonstrating sustained demand for affordable regional connectivity. Operations now span bases in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan, allowing the carrier to serve more than 200 routes with a focus on efficiency and competitive fares.
The Jordan expansion also includes flights from Air Arabia Egypt’s Alexandria hub to Amman City Airport, creating a broader network that ties together multiple points in the Levant with the UAE. Data from the carrier’s mid-year 2026 review showed the group added several new routes while navigating regional airspace constraints and supply chain pressures. Passengers on the new Sharjah service will have access to the airline’s SkyTime in-flight streaming platform and SkyCafe onboard purchases as standard offerings on the Airbus fleet.
Air Arabia first entered the Jordan market years ago and has steadily built frequency as bilateral travel has grown between the two countries. The decision to serve both Amman airports from different group entities aligns with a multi-hub model that has driven the airline’s regional leadership among low-cost operators. Bookings for the new flights are now available through the company’s website, mobile application and authorized travel partners.
The carrier’s loyalty program, Air Rewards, will allow members to earn and redeem points on the Sharjah-Amman City Airport route alongside other network flights. Officials have emphasized that the addition forms part of measured capacity increases planned for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. Air Arabia continues to monitor market conditions while maintaining its commitment to safe and reliable operations across all bases.
