Air Arabia marked the inauguration of its direct flights from Sharjah to the city of Bergamo in Italy.
An event was held at Sharjah International Airport ahead of the inaugural flight and the aircraft was received at Milan Bergamo Airport with a traditional water cannon salute and ceremony.
Photo: Marco Finelli.
The Airbus A321neo arrived from Sharjah a few minutes late and was welcomed by a beautiful, completely cloudless day. After landing the arrival was celebrated with the traditional water cannon salute and a rainbow made the event more beautiful.
Photo: Marco Finelli.
The new direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Milan Bergamo Airport with four weekly flights, effective from December 7, 2022.
Schedule to Milan Bergamo Airport, effective 7 December 2022 (all times local):
| Flight | Departure | Time | Arrival | Time | Aircraft | Frequency |
| G9 710 | Sharjah | 6:45 | Milan | 10:45 | Airbus A321 | Wed/Sun |
| G9 711 | Milan | 11:45 | Sharjah | 21:00 | Airbus A321 | Wed/Sun |
| G9 712 | Sharjah | 21:55 | Milan | 01:55 | Airbus A321 | Mon/Thu |
| G9 713 | Milan | 02:55 | Sharjah | 12:10 | Airbus A321 | Tue/Fri |
Marco Finelli reporting from Italy with photos.