Air Arabia vs Royal Jet

Side-by-side comparison of Air Arabia and Royal Jet: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Air ArabiaRoyal Jet
Country United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
Founded 20032003
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Main hubs Sharjah International AirportAbu Dhabi International Airport
Aircraft types 21
Cabin bag weight 10 kg (22 lb)-
Cabin bag size 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in)-
Checked bag (Economy) not includednot included
Extra bag fee from 20 AED-
Online check-in opens 2 days-
Online check-in closes 1 h-
Airport check-in fee free-

Key differences

  • Air Arabia is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Royal Jet bundles more into the ticket.

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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.