Air Arabia resumes direct flights between Moscow and Sharjah

Air Arabia has resumed direct flights between Moscow's Domodedovo Airport and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Transport.

The first flight from the emirate arrived in Moscow on Thursday, October 8, at 21:45 Moscow time. The route will be served daily by Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with 174 seats. Departures from Domodedovo are scheduled for 22:35 Moscow time, with arrival in Sharjah at 06:00 the following day. The return flight leaves Sharjah at 16:00 and arrives in Moscow at 21:45.

Starting December 14, Air Arabia will increase the frequency of flights on the route to two per day.

Connections Through Sharjah

According to Domodedovo Airport's press service, Russian travelers can use Sharjah as a transit hub to reach the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Phuket, Bangkok, Nepal, and the Indian state of Goa.

Air Arabia suspended flights to Russia in late February 2026 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Prior to the suspension, the airline operated an extensive flight program to several Russian cities.