RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia is set to resume its daily nonstop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This route reestablishes a direct connection between the UAE emirate and the southern Indian state of Kerala. Tickets are now available through the airline’s sales channels. The route will link Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Kozhikode International Airport. The airline announced the route’s return on October 6.
Offering a daily schedule, the new service provides travelers with an additional direct route between the UAE and India. Kozhikode, also called Calicut, is a prominent city on Kerala’s Malabar Coast. The announcement did not specify departure or arrival times nor reveal the aircraft type for the resumed flights. Air Arabia has yet to publish flight numbers for the October launch, but travelers can check current schedules when booking.
Adel Al Ali, Group CEO of Air Arabia, welcomed the reinstatement of this route. He stated that the daily flights would deliver a convenient connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline also highlighted the growing demand for travel between these two locations. The announcement emphasized connectivity, flight frequency, and the confirmed restart date, but did not include passenger projections or traffic estimates. No additional operational adjustments were reported alongside the route’s return.
Daily Flights Extend Ras Al Khaimah’s Network
The return of service to Kozhikode will expand Ras Al Khaimah’s international flight offerings. Currently, Air Arabia operates nonstop routes from Ras Al Khaimah to Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. Kozhikode will rejoin this network from October 16. The airline began flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014, establishing it as one of its operational bases within the United Arab Emirates.
The Kozhikode route initially launched on November 22, 2023, with a schedule of three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. These flights used Airbus A320 aircraft under flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The newly announced schedule will increase the route to daily operations, although the airline has not confirmed whether the same flight numbers will be used or the exact operating times for the resumed service.
Tickets Available for the October 16 Reinstatement
Passengers can purchase tickets through the airline’s website, call center, and authorized travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed alongside the route announcement. The airline did not specify when the original Kozhikode flights ceased or provide reasons for the interruption. The announcement also did not include starting fares or aircraft details for the resumed flights. The information confirmed includes the destination pair, daily frequency, and the October 16 restart date.
This revival restores a nonstop route between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala nearly three years after its initial launch. The service will switch from the previous three-times-weekly schedule to daily flights, again connecting the two airports directly without stops. Passengers seeking specific flight times, fares, or flight numbers should consult current booking data before traveling. Air Arabia has not announced any additional changes to the Kozhikode route beyond the daily service restart.