Inaugural flight included officials from Egypt and was received by the Lebanese Minister of Tourism and officials at Beirut Airport. Roundtrip flights to Air Arabia fourth destination from its Egyptian hub will operate four times per week between Burj Al Arab International Airport, Alexandria and Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon.

The LCC will fly to Beirut on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Flights depart Alexandria at 16:40 arriving in Beirut at 18:00 the same day, and return flights depart Beirut at 18:40, arriving in Alexandria at 20:00 the same day.

“We thank the Lebanese authorities for their continuous support” said Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia “We are pleased to start flights of our fourth destination from our most recent hub in Alexandria. Air Arabia will continue to expand its reach across the Middle East and North Africa through all three hubs, offering its customers unparalleled low-cost travel solutions.”

Air Arabia is the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low-cost carrier that operates over 64 routes from three hubs in Sharjah, UAE; Casablanca, Morocco and Alexandria, Egypt. The airline recently announced plans of launching its fourth hub in Amman, and currently offers its services to Khartoum, Kuwait, Beirut and Amman from Alexandria.

Air Arabia’s fleet consists of brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, offering its passengers the best economy configuration in the market with a 32” seat pitch as well as all inclusive free baggage allowance. The carrier offers customers comfort, reliability, and value-for-money air travel.