Air Arabia launches three new direct routes between Morocco and Europe
Air connectivity between Morocco and the European continent is becoming even more fluid and accessible thanks to the expansion of Air Arabia, the leading low-cost airline in the Arab market. It will not be until October when the company will launch three new direct routes between the North African country and Europe.
Air Arabia's expansion in Morocco and Europe is not only an increase in connectivity between the two continents, but also an opportunity to explore new routes and increase the schedules of established routes. All at much more affordable prices, which will make travel more accessible and attractive to travellers.
Although there are three new routes, we can group them into two categories: those departing from Tangier and those departing from Tetouan. This division allows us to analyse the progress and development of northern Morocco, which has been an area of economic and tourist growth in recent years, with an annual growth rate of 5%.
This is due to investment in infrastructure, improved security and the promotion of tourism in the region. Economic and tourism growth has led to an increase in demand for travel and services, which has fuelled the growth of the tourism industry in the region.
Routes from Tangier
There are two routes from Tangier: Girona (Spain) and Bordeaux (France)
The Tangier-Girona route will operate on Mondays and Thursdays, with one daily flight each way. Flights will depart Tangier at 16:55 and 9:00 respectively and arrive in Girona at 18:50 and 10:55 respectively. All flights will be operated by Airbus A320, with capacity for 180 passengers. The journey time will be approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, with a waiting time at Girona airport of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Tangier-Bordeaux route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with one flight a day in each direction. Flights will depart Tangier at 11:40 and 17:35 p.m. respectively, and will arrive in Bordeaux at 13:40 and 19:35 respectively. The flights will return from Bordeaux at 14:25 and 20:25 respectively, arriving in Tangier at 16:25 and 22:25 respectively.
The airline will use an Airbus A320, with a capacity of 180 passengers, to operate this route. The journey time will be approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, with a waiting time at Bordeaux airport of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Route from Tetouan
The Tetouan-Lyon route will operate on Tuesdays, with one flight daily in each direction. The flight will leave Tetouan at 15:45 and arrive in Lyon at 18:05. The flight will then return from Lyon at 18:55 and arrive in Tetouan at 21:05. The airline will use an Airbus A320, with a capacity of 180 passengers, to operate this route. The journey time will be approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, with a waiting time at Lyon airport of 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Air connectivity is a key factor for the economic and tourism development of the region. The inauguration of these new air routes between Morocco and Europe is an example of how investment in infrastructure and collaboration between businesses and governments can have a positive impact on the economy and society. These new air routes are just the beginning of a process of development and growth in the region.