Air Arabia makes history as it becomes the first low-cost airline from the Middle East and North Africa region to enter China. Starting February 10, 2015 the Sharjah-based airline will fly regular non-stop services to Urumqi, the largest city in Western China and capital of the Xinjiang Region.
Urumqi is known for being the most inland major city in the world – that is, the furthest away from any ocean. It has a population of around 4.0 million and is in the Tian Shan mountains. The city has quite a large Muslim Uighur minority and several beautiful mosques with Chinese palace-style architecture, some of which date back to the 17th Century.
Air Arabia will fly three times weekly to Urumqi from its main hub in Sharjah, UAE. Flights will depart Sharjah International Airport on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 09:35, arriving at Urumqi International Airport at 18:15 that evening. Return flights will leave Urumqi on the same days at 19:05 and arrive in Sharjah at 20:45. Return fares start at Dh2,800 including taxes.
