Latest updates on flight operations
Last updated: 04 July 2025, 13:35 GST (GMT+4)
Following the reopening of airspace, Air Arabia will resume previously suspended flights to Tehran, Shiraz and Lar starting 6 July, 2025.
Customer are advised to book via the website or by calling our contact center.
Air Arabia remains fully committed to the safety of our customers and crew, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.
Exit Permit Required for Article 18 Visa Holders from Kuwait
As per the directive issued by the Ministry of Interior - Kuwait, all travelers holding Article 18 visas must obtain a valid Exit Permit via the Sahel application, approved by their employer, before departure.
Passengers without a valid Exit Permit will be denied boarding and may face clearance issues at passport control.
Travel Requirements to Saudi Arabia
Polio Vaccination Requirement
Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kenya, Ethiopia or Somalia on or after 10th February must present a valid polio vaccination certificate issued at least 4 weeks prior to arrival. Exemptions apply to transit passengers who remain in the transit area for less than 12 hours.
Saudi citizens and residents are exempt from the vaccine requirement upon arrival in the Kingdom.
Mandatory Passenger Information for Travel to or from Saudi Arabia
As per regulatory requirements, all passengers traveling to or from Saudi Arabia are required to provide their Passport Number and Date of Birth (DOB) at the time of booking. These details are securely shared with the relevant authorities to facilitate compliance.
To ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey, please verify the accuracy of this information before confirming your booking to avoid any inconvenience on the day of travel.
Influenza Vaccine Requirement for Umrah & Hajj Passengers
For passengers traveling from the UAE to Saudi Arabia (for Umarh or Hajj, regardless of visa type), the influenza vaccine is mandatory and should reflect in the Alhosn App, unless it has already been taken within the last year.
Passengers with serious medical conditions and children below 1 year of age are exempt from this requirement.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement
Passengers arriving from Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia on or after 10th February must have been vaccinated and hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate issued at least 10 days prior to arrival. Exemptions apply to children under 6 months and transit passengers who do not leave the transit area for less than 12 hours.