Surat take-off first-ever international flights!
Direct flight from Surat to Sharjah! Flights to Boost Diamond Trade! Air India Express inaugurated the first-ever international service from Surat International Airport with a non-stop flight to Sharjah Airport, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On 16 February 2019, Air India Express inaugurated the first-ever international service from Surat International Airport with a non-stop flight to Sharjah Airport, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Executive Chairman of DMCC, Ahmed Bin Sulayem boarded Flight IX-171 and was joined by a number of senior dignitaries from both government and business, as well as representatives of diamond companies registered with DMCC. Operating twice a week, direct flights from Gujarat represent a significant opportunity to boost UAE-India commercial ties and in particular, diamond trade between Dubai and Surat. DMCC sits at the heart of Dubai’s status as one of the world’s leading diamond trading hubs, and Surat is recognised as the global...