RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia is set to resume daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This route reinstates a direct link between the UAE emirate and Kerala’s southern Indian state. Tickets are currently available through the airline’s sales channels. The route will connect Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Kozhikode International Airport. Air Arabia announced the route’s return on October 6.
This daily service provides travelers with an additional direct connection 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 planned for the resumed flights. Air Arabia has not disclosed flight numbers for the October launch. Passengers are advised to check current schedules when making reservations.
Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Al Ali expressed his pleasure at bringing back this route. He highlighted that the daily flights would offer a convenient link between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline also emphasized the demand for travel between these two cities. The announcement focused on the route’s connectivity, frequency, and confirmed restart date, but did not include passenger projections or traffic estimates. No operational changes beyond the route’s resumption were announced.
Expansion of Ras Al Khaimah’s Route Network with Daily Flights
The Kozhikode service will join several other international routes from Ras Al Khaimah. Currently, Air Arabia operates nonstop flights to Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar from this emirate. Kozhikode will rejoin this network starting October 16. Since commencing operations from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014, the airline has maintained the emirate as one of its bases within the United Arab Emirates.
The initial launch of the Ras Al Khaimah to Kozhikode route occurred on November 22, 2023, with three flights weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. These services were operated by Airbus A320 aircraft under flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The upcoming schedule will increase the route’s frequency to daily flights. However, the airline has not confirmed whether the same flight numbers will be used or the operating times for the new schedule.
Tickets Available for October 16 Resumption
Passengers can purchase tickets via the airline’s website, call center, or travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed alongside the route announcement. The airline did not specify when the original Kozhikode service was discontinued or the reasons behind the pause. Fares for the resumed flights have not been disclosed, nor have aircraft assignments. The confirmed details include the route, daily frequency, and the October 16 start date.
The route’s restart restores a nonstop connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala nearly three years after its initial launch. The service will now operate daily, replacing the previous three-times-weekly schedule. This will again connect the two airports directly, without intermediate stops. Travelers seeking specific flight times, fares, or flight numbers should review current booking information prior to travel. No further operational adjustments have been announced beyond the daily service restart.