Indian airline SpiceJet has begun operating new direct flights between Ahmedabad in India and Sharjah in the UAE from 5 February, with 5 flights a week, according to an announcement by the Sharjah Airport Authority.
The new service is operated with Boeing B737 aircraft, strengthening air connectivity between the Emirati and Indian markets, one of the largest travel markets at Sharjah Airport in terms of passenger traffic, according to a post on the Emirates News Agency.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, stressed that the addition of the new route comes as part of the airport's strategy to expand its network of international destinations and attract more airlines, especially from high-demand markets such as the Indian market.
For his part, Debojo Maharshi, Chief Commercial Officer at SpiceJet, explained that launching the Ahmedabad-Sharjah service reflects growing demand for travel between India and the UAE, noting that Sharjah is an important destination for Indian travellers for business, tourism and visiting family.
The launch of the new route comes as part of the continuous expansion of Sharjah Airport's network, which exceeded 100 global destinations in 2025, with 4 new international airlines joining and several destinations added, including Krabi, Munich, Prague, Warsaw Modlin, Vienna, Addis Ababa and Sochi, along with an upcoming route to London next March.
To view the post on the Emirates News Agency website, click here.
