Air Arabia is a low-cost airline based in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. Its Sharjah to Colombo flights are popular with Sri Lankans working in the Gulf and with travellers connecting onward across Air Arabia's network in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
Air Arabia at a Glance
| Airline | Air Arabia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | G9 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Main base | Sharjah (SHJ) |
| Type | Low-cost airline |
| Airports in Sri Lanka | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
| Website | airarabia.com |
Air Arabia Flights to and from Sri Lanka
| To / from | Sri Lanka airport | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah (SHJ) | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | Year-round |
Routes are as published in October 2026. Airlines change frequencies and seasonal routes often, so check the current timetable with Air Arabia or a travel agent before booking.
Air Arabia Offices in Sri Lanka
Air Arabia City office (Nawaloka Aviation, general sales agent)
- Address: Air Arabia Building, No. 73 Sir James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 02
- Phone: +94 11 577 7999
- Email: email Air Arabia
Office details are from public airline office listings, checked in October 2026. Sales offices and their hours change, and some are run by a general sales agent, so call ahead before you visit.
Arriving in Sri Lanka
Most international visitors to Sri Lanka land at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, about 35 km north of Colombo. The beach town of Negombo is only 15 to 20 minutes away, which makes it an easy first or last night, and the expressways run on to Colombo and the south coast. Most nationalities need an Electronic Travel Authorization before departure; see our Sri Lanka visa guide.
Lakpura arranges airport transfers from every Sri Lankan airport, with a driver waiting in arrivals and the pick-up time adjusted to your actual landing.
Other Airlines Flying to Sri Lanka
Also worth comparing: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, flydubai, Emirates, Etihad Airways, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. See the full list of airlines flying to Sri Lanka, with every route and the Colombo offices of each airline.
