UAE-Pakistan travel: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new direct flights to Sialkot
Three weekly flights to Punjab city begin from July 17, 2025
SHARJAH: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights between Zayed International Airport and Sialkot International Airport in Pakistan.
Beginning July 17, the new route will operate three times a week, offering passengers affordable and direct connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Sialkot.
This addition strengthens the airline’s growing network in Pakistan, which already includes services to Faisalabad and Multan.
Sialkot flights
| Flight | Departure | Time | Arrival | Time | Frequency |
| 3L 311 | Abu Dhabi | 01:35 | Sialkot | 06:00 | Mon/Thu/Sat |
| 3L 312 | Sialkot | 06:50 | Abu Dhabi | 09:20 | Mon/Thu/Sat |
Sialkot is a major industrial and export centre in Pakistan, located in the northeast of Punjab at the foot of the Kashmir hills near the Chenab River. The new service caters to rising demand from both business travellers and the large Pakistani expatriate community residing in the UAE.
Tickets can be booked through Air Arabia’s website, customer service centre, or authorised travel agencies.
Fleet and services
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A320 aircraft—globally recognised as the most modern and best-selling single-aisle planes. Onboard, passengers enjoy ‘SkyTime’, a free in-flight streaming service, and ‘SkyCafe’, which offers a wide selection of affordable meals and snacks.
Passengers can also benefit from ‘Air Rewards’, the airline’s loyalty programme that allows users to earn, transfer and redeem points for added value on future flights.