RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia will resume daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This move reinstates a direct route linking the UAE emirate with the southern Indian state of Kerala. Tickets are currently available via the airline’s sales channels. The route will connect Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Kozhikode International Airport. The airline announced the route’s return on October 6.
This daily service will provide travelers with an additional direct option 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 planned for the flights. Air Arabia has not published flight numbers for the October restart, but travelers can check current schedules when booking.
Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Al Ali welcomed the route’s revival, stating that the daily flights will offer a convenient link between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline also emphasized the strong travel demand between the two locations. The statement focused on connectivity, frequency, and the confirmed restart date, but did not include passenger forecasts or traffic estimates. No additional operational adjustments were announced alongside the route’s return.
Daily Flights Enhance Ras Al Khaimah’s International Network
The return of Kozhikode flights adds to Ras Al Khaimah’s existing international connections. Currently, Air Arabia’s nonstop destinations from the emirate include Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. Kozhikode will rejoin this network from October 16. The airline began operations from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014, establishing it as one of its UAE bases.
The Kozhikode route was initially launched on November 22, 2023, offering 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 new schedule will increase the frequency to daily flights. However, the airline has not confirmed whether the same flight numbers will be used or provided the operating times for the resumed flights.
Tickets Now Available for October 16 Relaunch
Passengers can purchase tickets through the airline’s official website, call center, and travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed with the route announcement. The airline did not specify when the previous Kozhikode service was discontinued or explain the reasons behind the interruption. No starting fares or aircraft details for the resumed flights were provided. The only confirmed information includes the destination pair, daily schedule, and October 16 start date.
Nearly three years after its initial launch, the route between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala will be restored as a nonstop connection. The service will replace the previous three-times-weekly operation with a daily flight schedule, maintaining a direct route between the two airports. Passengers seeking specific flight times, fares, or flight numbers are advised to review current booking details before travel. Air Arabia has not announced any further changes to the Kozhikode route beyond the daily restart.