RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE / RankWire.AI / – Air Arabia will restart its daily nonstop flights linking Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode starting October 16, 2026. This service reinstates a direct route 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. The airline announced the resumption on October 6.
Offering passengers an additional direct travel option between the UAE and India, the daily service will enhance connectivity. Kozhikode, also called Calicut, is a key city situated on Kerala’s Malabar Coast. The announcement did not specify departure or arrival times, nor did it mention the aircraft type planned for the flights. Air Arabia has not provided flight numbers for the October restart, but travelers can verify schedules at the time of booking.
Adel Al Ali, Group CEO of Air Arabia, welcomed the return of this route, emphasizing that the daily flights will provide a convenient link between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode. The airline highlighted the demand for travel between these two locations in its statement. While emphasizing the route’s connectivity, frequency, and the confirmed restart date, the airline did not share passenger forecasts or traffic estimates. No other operational modifications were announced alongside this news.
Expanding Ras Al Khaimah’s Flight Network with Daily Kozhikode Service
The return of Kozhikode flights will complement several other international routes from Ras Al Khaimah, including Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar, according to Air Arabia’s current schedule. Kozhikode will rejoin this network starting October 16. The airline launched operations from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in May 2014 and has since maintained it as one of its UAE bases.
Initially, the Kozhikode route was introduced on November 22, 2023, with a schedule of three flights per week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, operated by Airbus A320 aircraft under flight numbers G9 728 and G9 729. The new timetable will increase the frequency to daily flights, though the airline has not confirmed whether those flight numbers will be reused or provided details about the operating hours for the resumed service.
Tickets Available for the October 16 Flight Resumption
Passengers can purchase tickets via the airline’s official website, call center, or through travel agencies. These booking options were confirmed alongside the route’s announcement. The airline did not specify when the original Kozhikode route was discontinued, nor did it explain the reason for the interruption. Additionally, the starting fares for the resumed flights were not disclosed, nor were aircraft assignment details. The information provided confirms only the destination pair, daily frequency, and the October 16 start date.
Nearly three years after its initial launch, the nonstop connection between Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala is being restored. The route will now operate daily, replacing the previous three-times-weekly schedule, and will again connect the two airports directly. Passengers seeking specific flight times, fares, or flight numbers should consult current booking details prior to travel. At this time, Air Arabia has not announced any further modifications to the Kozhikode route beyond its daily restart.