Sharjah, August 22, 2026 — Low-cost carrier Air Arabia officially announced the introduction of four weekly non-stop flights connecting Sharjah International Airport and Katowice International Airport in Poland. The new service, set to launch on December 17, 2026, marks the carrier's third Polish destination following existing operations to Kraków and Warsaw Chopin.
Operated by the airline's modern Airbus A320neo aircraft, the route aims to strengthen bilateral tourism and economic exchange between the United Arab Emirates and southern Poland. Group Chief Executive Officer Adel Al Ali confirmed that the schedule is structured to offer affordable travel choices while tapping into rising passenger demands across Eastern Europe.
Boosting Regional Connectivity and Transfers
Katowice Airport executives welcomed the announcement, noting that the new connection will significantly enhance regional accessibility. Passengers departing from southern Poland will gain seamless transit options via Sharjah to various key Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
Artur Tomasik, CEO of Katowice Airport, emphasized that the partnership builds upon mutual traffic growth. The service is expected to accommodate both leisure travelers and business executives looking for streamlined connections between the UAE and central European industrial hubs.
Fleet Utilization and European Expansion
The addition of Katowice underscores Air Arabia's broader strategy to expand its footprint in secondary European cities using fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft. The airline continues to optimize its network capacity to meet post-pandemic passenger trends favoring point-to-point regional routes.
Industry analysts point out that budget carriers are increasingly contesting European corridors previously dominated by legacy network operators, leveraging competitive pricing and high frequency to capture shifting consumer demand.
Ticket Availability and Schedule Rollout
Commercial ticket sales for the Sharjah-Katowice route opened immediately following the announcement across Air Arabia's primary booking channels and authorized travel agents. Introductory promotional fares are currently being marketed to secure initial load factors ahead of the inaugural flight.
Travelers can manage bookings and check specific departure frequencies through the airline's official digital platform, which lists flight rotations scheduled across four operating days per week.
Why did Air Arabia choose Katowice as its newest destination in Poland?
Air Arabia added Katowice to capture growing two-way travel demand between the UAE and southern Poland, provide residents with affordable flight options, and leverage Sharjah Airport's transit network to connect Polish travelers directly to key markets across Asia and the Middle East.
The first commercial Airbus A320neo flight on the Sharjah-Katowice route departs on December 17, 2026, with tickets currently available on the airline portal.