RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia is set to recommence daily nonstop flights linking Ras Al Khaimah with Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This route revival establishes a direct air link between the UAE emirate and the southern Indian state of Kerala. Tickets are currently available through the airline’s sales channels. The route will connect Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Kozhikode International Airport. Air Arabia announced the restart on October 6.
The introduction of daily flights provides travelers with an additional direct option between the UAE and India. Kozhikode, also called Calicut, is a prominent city along Kerala’s Malabar Coast. The announcement did not specify departure or arrival times, nor did it reveal the aircraft type planned for the flights. No flight numbers for the October restart have been issued by Air Arabia. Passengers are advised to check current schedules when booking.
Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Al Ali expressed enthusiasm about reestablishing this connection. He highlighted that the daily flights would facilitate convenient travel between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline also noted the strong travel demand between these locations. The announcement emphasized connectivity, flight frequency, and the confirmed start date, but did not include passenger volume forecasts or traffic estimates for the route. There were no additional operational updates accompanying the news.
Expansion of Ras Al Khaimah Network with Daily Flights
The relaunch of Kozhikode flights will join several other international routes operated from Ras Al Khaimah. Currently, Air Arabia offers nonstop services to Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar from the emirate. Kozhikode will return to this network starting October 16. The airline launched operations from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014, and since then, the emirate has remained one of its key bases within the United Arab Emirates.
The Kozhikode route originally launched on November 22, 2023, with three weekly flights scheduled for Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. These flights were operated by Airbus A320 aircraft under flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The upcoming schedule increases the frequency to daily, though the airline has not confirmed whether these flight numbers will be reused or the exact operating times for the resumed flights.
Tickets Now Available for October 16 Resumption
Passengers can purchase tickets via the airline’s website, customer call center, or through travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed along with the route announcement. The airline did not specify when the original Kozhikode service was discontinued or the reasons behind the interruption. No starting fares or aircraft details were provided for the upcoming flights. The key confirmed details include the route, daily frequency, and October 16 start date.
This restart restores a nonstop connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala nearly three years after the route’s initial launch. The service will switch from the previous three-times-weekly schedule to daily flights, again linking the two airports directly without intermediate stops. Passengers seeking exact flight times, fares, or flight numbers should consult current booking information before travel. Air Arabia has not announced any additional changes to the Kozhikode route beyond the daily service resumption.