Airbus A320 & A321. Photo: Air Arabia At the end of July, the low-cost carrier that serves the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia, marked its new Sharjah to Rome route with a five-meter tiramisu at Dubai Mall and free flights to Italy.
Now, the airline has announced the launch of a new nonstop service between Sharjah and Frankfurt on December 15, 2026, giving travelers a new direct connection between the United Arab Emirates and Germany.
Frankfurt. Photo: ShutterstockThe new route will make Frankfurt Air Arabia's second destination in Germany after Munich and will expand the airline's growing European network from Sharjah International Airport.
The service will be operated using an Airbus A320neo, offering passengers a modern cabin while improving fuel efficiency and operational performance.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said Frankfurt represents an important step in the airline's continued European expansion and reflects growing demand between the UAE and Germany.
He added that the daily service will provide travelers with greater choice and affordable connectivity while supporting tourism, trade and economic links between the two countries.
Sharjah. Photo: ShutterstockFraport COO Dietmar Focke also welcomed the new route, saying the daily Sharjah service will complement Frankfurt Airport's existing connections to the Gulf region while providing passengers with access to Air Arabia's wider network.
The service will operate daily, with different flight numbers and timings depending on the day of the week.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, flight G9 0682 will leave Sharjah at 3:50 p.m. and arrive in Frankfurt at 8:15 p.m. The return flight, G9 0683, will depart Frankfurt at 9:05 p.m. and arrive in Sharjah at 6:30 a.m. the following day.
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, G9 0649 will depart Sharjah at 8:10 a.m., arriving in Frankfurt at 12:35 p.m. The return G9 0650 will leave Frankfurt at 1:25 p.m. and reach Sharjah at 10:50 p.m.
The new route will also give travelers from Frankfurt access to Sharjah and the wider UAE, as well as onward connections across Air Arabia's network.
From Sharjah, Air Arabia already serves European destinations including Milan Bergamo, Munich, Vienna, Athens, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, London Gatwick and Rome.
The airline operates an all-Airbus A320 and A321 family fleet. Its onboard offering includes SkyTime, a complimentary inflight streaming service, and SkyCafe, which provides a selection of food and beverages. Passengers can also earn rewards through AirRewards.