RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia plans to resume daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This route reestablishes a direct link between the UAE emirate and the southern Indian state of Kerala. Tickets are already accessible via the airline’s sales outlets. The route will connect Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Kozhikode International Airport. The airline announced the service revival on October 6.
Offering a daily schedule, the new service provides travelers with an additional direct route between the UAE and India. Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a key city situated along Kerala’s Malabar Coast. The announcement did not specify departure or arrival times, nor did it mention the aircraft type to be used for the resumed flights. Air Arabia has yet to publish flight numbers for the October restart, but travelers can verify schedules when booking tickets.
Adel Al Ali, Group CEO of Air Arabia, expressed his enthusiasm for the route’s return. He emphasized that the daily flights will facilitate a convenient connection for passengers traveling between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline also highlighted the demand for travel between the two destinations. The announcement focused on connectivity, frequency, and the confirmed restart date, but did not include passenger forecasts or traffic estimates for the route. No additional operational modifications were announced alongside the route reopening.
Expanded Ras Al Khaimah network with daily flights
The reinstated Kozhikode route will join other international destinations served from Ras Al Khaimah, including Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. Kozhikode will rejoin this network from October 16. The airline began flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014, establishing the emirate as one of its operational bases within the UAE.
The route from Ras Al Khaimah to Kozhikode initially launched on November 22, 2023, with a schedule of three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. These flights used Airbus A320 aircraft under flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The new schedule will increase the frequency to daily, though the airline has not confirmed whether the same flight numbers will be used or specified the operating times for the resumed service.
Tickets now available for October 16 service restart
Passengers can purchase tickets via the airline’s website, call center, or authorized travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed alongside the route’s announcement. The airline did not specify when the previous Kozhikode flights ceased or explain the reason for the interruption. No starting fares or aircraft assignment details were provided. The only confirmed information includes the destination pair, the daily frequency, and the October 16 restart date.
This revival restores a nonstop connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala nearly three years after the route’s initial launch. The service will revert to daily operations, replacing the original three-times-weekly schedule, with flights operating directly between the two airports without stopovers. Those seeking specific flight times, fares, or flight numbers should consult current booking data prior to traveling. Air Arabia has not announced any further modifications to the Kozhikode route beyond the daily service resumption.