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Air Arabia announced the new service through the Emirates News Agency on Thursday, with flights set to begin on November 15 operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The schedule includes a morning departure from Sharjah at 08:00 arriving in Amman at 10:30, with the return leaving at 11:20 and landing back at 15:15. The addition complements the carrier’s existing Sharjah flights to Queen Alia International Airport, providing travelers with greater choice and flexibility when flying between the UAE and Jordan.
Adel Al Ali, group chief executive officer at Air Arabia, said in the statement that the launch marks an important addition to operations in Jordan by giving customers access to a second airport in the capital. The executive added that the route reflects the airline’s commitment to enhancing travel options between the two countries while offering greater convenience. Air Arabia’s statement noted that the move further strengthens overall connectivity as part of the group’s wider network across multiple hubs.
The development extends Air Arabia Group’s established presence in Jordan, which already includes non-stop services from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi to both Amman City Airport and Queen Alia International Airport. Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Amman City Airport form another element of the existing operations. According to the announcement, the combined routes support increased travel, tourism and trade flows between the UAE and the kingdom.
Air Arabia carried a record 21.8 million passengers across its six hubs in 2025, a 16 percent increase from the prior year, company financial results show. The group reported revenue of AED 7.78 billion for the full year while operating a fleet that grew to around 90 Airbus A320 family aircraft by the start of 2026. Network expansion continued into the current year with several new routes added despite regional challenges affecting some operations.
Nearly 1.5 million passengers traveled between Jordan and the UAE in 2025, representing about 15 percent of total traffic at Queen Alia International Airport, according to figures from the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission. Jordanian tourism authorities separately reported a rise in visitors from the UAE, with overnight stays from Emiratis increasing notably in recent periods alongside broader growth from Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The enhanced air links are expected to support further gains in commercial exchanges and leisure travel.
Customers can already book seats for the new Sharjah-Amman City Airport service via the airline’s website, mobile application or approved travel agents. The low-cost carrier maintains a single-class configuration across its aircraft, equipped with optional onboard services and a loyalty program. This latest route forms part of ongoing efforts to broaden reach from the Sharjah base, which serves as the group’s primary hub with more than 80 destinations.
