Dubai: Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based carrier, announced it will launch a new route in Azerbaijan, flying to the city of Qabala, with plans to operate three weekly flights to the city from June 27, 2018.

Air Arabia currently serves Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan with daily flights. The budget carrier said in a statement that Qabala is a sought-after destination for people in the Gulf region, and the new route will increase affordable travel options for passengers in the Gulf and Azerbaijan.