RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia will recommence daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This route reinstates a direct connection between the UAE emirate and the southern Indian state of Kerala. Tickets are already available through the airline’s sales channels. The service will link Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Kozhikode International Airport. Air Arabia announced the service’s return on October 6.
The daily flights will expand options for travelers seeking direct routes between the UAE and India. Kozhikode, also called Calicut, is a key city on Kerala’s Malabar Coast. The announcement did not specify departure or arrival times, nor did it mention the aircraft type intended for the resumed flights. Flight numbers for the October restart have not been published by Air Arabia, but travelers can verify current schedules when booking.
Adel Al Ali, CEO of Air Arabia Group, expressed enthusiasm about bringing back this connection. He highlighted that the daily flights would provide a convenient link between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline also emphasized the strong travel demand between the two locations. The announcement focused on connectivity, service frequency, and the confirmed restart date, but did not include passenger volume forecasts or traffic estimates. No additional operational modifications were revealed alongside the announcement.
Expansion of Ras Al Khaimah Network with Daily Flights
The reintroduced Kozhikode route joins several other international destinations served from Ras Al Khaimah. Currently, Air Arabia offers nonstop flights to Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar from this emirate. Kozhikode will be added to this network starting October 16. The airline launched operations from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014, establishing it as one of its UAE bases ever since.
The Kozhikode route was initially launched on November 22, 2023, with a schedule of three flights weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. These services were operated by Airbus A320 aircraft with flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The new timetable will increase the frequency to daily flights, although the airline has not confirmed whether the same flight numbers will be used or what the specific operating hours will be for the resumed service.
Tickets Available for the October 16 Service Restart
Passengers can purchase tickets via the airline’s website, call center, and authorized travel agents. These booking options were confirmed alongside the route announcement. The airline did not specify when the original Kozhikode flights were discontinued or the reasons behind the suspension. No starting fares for the resumed flights were provided, nor were aircraft allocation details. The confirmed information includes the route, daily frequency, and the October 16 start date.
The resumption restores a nonstop connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala nearly three years after the route’s initial launch. The service will now operate daily, replacing the previous schedule of three flights per week. This route will again connect the two airports directly, without stops. Travelers seeking specific flight times, fares, or flight numbers should consult current booking information prior to travel. Air Arabia has not announced any further modifications to the Kozhikode route beyond the daily service restart.