Air Arabia takes off to Sarajevo
A senior Air Arabia delegation recently signed up with the carrier's inaugural flight from Sharjah to Sarajevo as part of three-day programme to memorialize the start of air travels to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The delegation was led by the Chairman of Air Arabia, H.E Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani and other Royal, official and trade guests who took part in a series of events, highlighting the significance of this new route to bilateral trade and tourism.
Flights to Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, run thrice weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing Sharjah International Airport at 08.15 coming to Sarajevo International Airport at 12:20. Return air travels will leave Sarajevo at 13:10 before landing in Sharjah at 20:35. Beginning 1st of July 2016, Air Arabia air travels between Sharjah and Sarajevo will enhance to six weekly flights.
Commenting about the launch of the first flight, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, noted: "The launch of a direct Air Arabia service will make a substantial contribution to strengthening ties between the UAE and Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the three-day programme, we explored a number of chances to foster visitor and trade growth in between the two nations.'.
Air Arabia's move to start direct flights to Sarajevo from its main hub in Sharjah is aligned with the provider's tactical growth throughout Europe, and is a significant addition to its existing network from its primary Sharjah center.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia commented: "We are delighted to launch our non-stop services to Sarajevo, our first new path in 2016. The city is a popular tourist destination all year long and has actually seen increasing trade relations with the UAE in the past few years. Our team believe that this path will show helpful for both nations and enhance connection between the Middle East and Europe.".
Sarajevo is a historic city affected by the Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires. Its booming tourism sector supplies a large range of cultural tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and cafes. The scenic landscape that surrounds the city is also a prime location for ski journeys and adventure holidays.
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