Air Arabia expands Russian network from Ras Al Khaimah

July 30, 2025 / 6:46 PM

Sharjah 24: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the launch of two new direct routes connecting Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg and Kazan in Russia. The new services will begin in October 2025, further expanding the airline’s growing network from its Ras Al Khaimah hub.

Flight schedule to Yekaterinburg and Kazan

Starting October 27, 2025, Air Arabia will operate weekly flights to Yekaterinburg’s Koltsovo International Airport every Monday. Non-stop service to Kazan International Airport will commence on October 31, 2025, with flights scheduled every Friday.

Strengthening UAE-Russia travel and trade links

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, stated, “We are glad to introduce our new non-stop services from Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg and Kazan, further expanding our growing network from the emirate. Russia remains a key market for us, and these additions reflect our commitment to offering more travel options while supporting the continued growth of tourism and trade between the UAE and Russia.”

Expanding presence in the Russian market

With the addition of Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Air Arabia continues to strengthen its Russian network, building on its existing service to Moscow. The expansion from Ras Al Khaimah reinforces the airline’s commitment to affordable and convenient connectivity for both leisure and business travelers.

Multiple UAE gateways to Russia

In addition to the new Ras Al Khaimah routes, Air Arabia operates direct flights to Yekaterinburg from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, and to Kazan from Sharjah. These options provide passengers across the UAE with greater flexibility when flying to Russia.

Growing network from Ras Al Khaimah

Air Arabia currently operates direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah to 10 international destinations. These include Cairo, Jeddah, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Calicut, Moscow, Tashkent, and now Yekaterinburg and Kazan.

Modern fleet and enhanced passenger experience

The airline operates a modern fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, known for their comfort and efficiency. The cabin layout offers one of the most spacious seat pitches in economy class. Passengers can enjoy 'SkyTime', a free in-flight streaming service that delivers a range of entertainment directly to personal devices, along with a selection of meals and snacks available from the onboard ‘SkyCafe’ menu.