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Air Arabia Egypt marks its first flight to Istanbul

  • Upon arrival at Istanbul, the flight was greeted with a water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony.
  • The newly added route will connect both cities with a frequency of three weekly flights.

CAIRO, Egypt – Air Arabia Egypt on Sunday commenced its first non-stop flight from Cairo International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey.

Upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, the flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony, a press release said.  

The newly added route will connect both cities with a frequency of three weekly flights, providing travelers with convenient and affordable options to explore the charming metropolis of Istanbul.

Air Arabia operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 neo-LR aircraft. The cabin configuration across the fleet provides added comfort with one of the most generous seat-pitch compared to any economy cabin.

The aircraft is also equipped with ‘SkyTime’, a free in-flight streaming service that allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices.

Customers can also enjoy a variety of delicacies between snacks, meals and sandwiches from the on-board ‘SkyCafe’ menu at affordable prices, the release added.  

Customers can now book their direct flights to Istanbul by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call center, or through travel agencies.