Air Arabia will restart daily nonstop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah with Kozhikode, India, starting October 16, 2026. This move marks the re-establishment of a direct air route linking the UAE emirate with the coastal city in Kerala. The airline announced the resumption on October 6, and passengers are now able to book tickets for the route. The daily flights will re-link Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Kozhikode International Airport in southern India.
According to Air Arabia, the return of this route will enable passengers to enjoy direct daily flights between the UAE and India. Kozhikode, also called Calicut, is situated on Kerala’s Malabar Coast in southern India. The airline did not specify detailed departure and arrival times in its October 6 statement. Nor did it mention the aircraft type or flight numbers for the daily service. These specifics were missing from the latest announcement as well.
Adel Al Ali, group chief executive officer of Air Arabia, expressed satisfaction with the route’s reinstatement. He emphasized that the daily flights will provide a convenient link for travelers between the two cities. Al Ali also highlighted the airline’s ongoing focus on offering reliable travel options and fostering community connections. The decision to restore the route was driven by travel demand between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode, though the airline did not reveal any passenger forecasts or traffic projections.
Kerala route reinstatement enhances daily connectivity
The Kozhikode route complements Air Arabia’s existing nonstop network from Ras Al Khaimah. Currently, the airline operates direct flights from the emirate to Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. The addition of Kozhikode from October 16 will expand this list. Since May 2014, Air Arabia has been operating from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, establishing it as one of its UAE bases ever since.
The airline initially launched nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode on November 22, 2023. At that time, the route operated three times weekly using Airbus A320 aircraft. Flights took place on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays under flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The upcoming 2026 restart will increase the frequency to daily flights. However, the airline has not confirmed whether the previous flight numbers or departure times will remain the same.
Reservations now available ahead of October restart
Passengers can now book their flights via Air Arabia’s website, call center, or through travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed when the airline announced the October restart. The latest statement did not specify when the previous service was halted or the reasons behind the interruption. It also did not include fare details, operating times, or aircraft assignments for the new daily flights. The focus was primarily on the restart date, flight frequency, and the direct city pair.
The October 16 resumption marks the return of Kozhikode to Air Arabia’s Ras Al Khaimah network after nearly three years. The service will once again offer a nonstop connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala. While the airline confirmed daily flights from the restart date, other schedule specifics have not been disclosed. Travelers interested in exact timings, flight numbers, or fares should consult the airline’s booking channels for current information. No additional route changes have been announced.