Air Arabia expands network with new Sharjah-Katowice route

Air Arabia is expanding its European network by launching four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport and Katowice International Airport. The new service, set to begin on December 17, 2026, will utilize Airbus A320neo aircraft.

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We are pleased to introduce Katowice to our network from Sharjah. The new four-weekly service will provide our customers with more choices while supporting tourism, business and economic ties between the UAE and Poland.

Katowice becomes the airline's third destination in Poland, joining Kraków and Warsaw Chopin. This expansion aims to provide a convenient and affordable travel option between the UAE and southern Poland, while simultaneously strengthening the airline's presence in Europe.

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, expressed pleasure in introducing Katowice to the network. He highlighted that the new service will offer customers more choices and support tourism, business, and economic ties between the UAE and Poland. Al Ali emphasized the airline's focus on meeting evolving travel needs with reliable, value-driven air travel.

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As we continue to expand our European network, we remain focused on responding to the evolving travel needs of our customers and providing reliable, value-driven air travel across our network. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard our new service.

Artur Tomasik, CEO of Katowice Airport, welcomed the decision, stating that Air Arabia's presence as a network carrier significantly enhances the airport's connectivity. He anticipates strong two-way traffic, providing residents of southern Poland with better access to Air Arabia's extensive destinations.

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We welcome Air Arabia’s decision to launch the Sharjah-Katowice route. As a network carrier, Air Arabia significantly strengthens Katowice Airport’s connectivity. We anticipate strong two-way traffic.