Ras Al Khaimah Airport Targets New Far East Airlines, More European Links

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is aiming to attract airlines from the Far East — particularly China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Southeast Asia — while also expanding its connections to Europe, the airport’s chairman told Skift. 

Currently, the airport mainly serves the GCC, the Indian subcontinent, North Africa, and Eastern Europe through low-cost carriers such as Air Arabia, Indigo and Air India Express, according to Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

“The airport is working closely with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) to identify priority markets and support new airline launches, i