Jet Airways will operate new daily service between Mangaluru and Sharjah effective August 7, 2016. With the addition of Sharjah, Jet Airways will connect Mangaluru with three cities in Gulf. The airline currently operates daily flights from Mangaluru to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Jet Airways 9W 504 will depart Mangaluru at 0930 hrs and arrive into Sharjah at 1145 hrs (local time). The return flight Jet Airways 9W 503 will depart from Sharjah at 1245 hrs (local time) and arrive into Mangaluru at 1755 hrs.
Gaurang Shetty, whole-time director, Jet Airways, said, “We are confident that our approach to provide direct global linkages with emerging Indian metros, will be popular to those living in these cities and Indians working in the Gulf and beyond. With economic ties between the India and Gulf region flourishing, Jet Airways recognises the need to provide connectivity options to its guests. Jet Airways is a preferred brand in this highly competitive Indo-Gulf market and offers unparalleled service and quality to guests.”
The airline will deploy Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft on this route. Jet Airways currently operates 11 daily direct flights from India each to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
