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  About Abha

Located in the Aseer Province is the lush green city of Abha in Saudi Arabia. The city's proximity to the Red Sea and other intriguing geographical features give it a canvas, unlike the rest of Saudi Arabia. The city's Aseer National Park is famously known for being home to some of the exotic birds. It also houses dense juniper forests. The city is famed for its mild temperatures and is hence, a prominent tourist destination in Saudi Arabia.

Best time to visit Abha

Unlike some parts of Saudi Arabia, Abha actually enjoys some pleasant weather with equal summers and winters. In fact, it is one of the colder parts of Saudi, which enjoys a mild climate all year long. The temperatures go as high as 34 degree Celsius during summers and are surprisingly quite low during winters. In fact, there was a time when the recorded temperature crossed the negatives. While this might have happened in the past, the temperatures don't cross negatives anymore. However, it is one of the pleasant cities in Saudi Arabia with a lovely weather that makes travelling ideal for every season. The winter season in Abha is from December to February. During these months, the temperature could touch a staggering low, and you might need to carry enough parkas to ensure that you don't have trouble breathing. The city's rough climate does make it unfavourable to travel and engage in touristy activities. The season does see a drop in the hotel prices as well. If you are okay with the excessively cold winters in Abha, then you should book your tickets and hotels too.

June to September is considered to be the best season for a tourist excursion in Abha. The summers are quite decent as the temperatures don't touch beyond 34 degree Celsius. While it might seem too much for some people, it is actually quite convenient as there is less humidity in the air during this time. The hot and dry summers are tolerable as long as you carry proper bottles of water and hydrate yourself at all times. Out of the summer months, August is recognised as the best month to visit Abha. The city has perfect temperatures and doesn't require you to go beyond your limits to enjoy the vibe. The hotel prices in Abha during the peak season does see a surge though. Since many folks from around Saudi Arabia also flock over to Abha for a summer vacation, it could be a little crowded with a spike in the hotel prices. You might want to make prior bookings of flights and hotels in Abha if you want to evade the tourist crowd. Or you can avoid the tourist crowd altogether by visiting the city during spring, which is from March to May.

Places to visit in Abha

Abha's pride comes from the exquisite Green Mountain, which is located at the heart of the city. It is basically a mountain that has been lined up with green lights to complement the name. Abha Dam is another place that you should visit. The water body is surrounded by lovely land on all sides. There are many restaurants too around the dam that would add to the quaint vibe of the place. Do not miss the Art Street in Abha. It is more of a park laced with well-maintained streets and has shrubs on either side of the track. The place is beautiful, and you will have a good time hanging out here. You should also visit the Aseer National Park. Connected to the Jabal mountains, the coastal park has many cold spots. You would find the best air and vibe in the national park. Al Sahab Park is another such place that would keep you engaged. You will have to rent a car out and drive up to the amusement park. It is actually one of the first amusement parks that were constructed in Abha. The park is second to the Al Saudah Park, which is about 15 km away.

Things to do in Abha

Do not be surprised by the greenery that you will find in the desert city of Abha. As part of your excursion in Abha, you can visit Jabal Sawda by trekking up the peak. Aside from the Sawda, you should also trek up the trails of Jabal Ferwa. The two Saudi Arabian mountains would be cold, so make sure to carry a light jacket and lots of water. If trekking is not your thing, then you should visit Abu Kheyal Park. It is relaxing and has lovely floral trees lined up that adds to the beauty of the place. As the city has many parks and green spaces, you should also check out the Andalus Park. This place is especially perfect if you are travelling with kids. They can have fun on the slides while you can relax and enjoy the breeze while lying on the grass. As the city is surrounded by many parks and mountains, you will always be up for something to do.

Food and restaurants in Abha

Jalamah is a famous dish that you will find in the city. It is a traditional Saudi Arabian dish which is made from lamb. The meat is blended perfectly with Arabic spices consisting of cinnamon, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and coriander. The aromatic stew certainly brings a lot of flavour on the plate that you would enjoy. Saleeg is another famous dish of the Saudis which is basically rice porridge topped with a marinated and roasted piece of meat. It could be lamb or chicken or any meat of your choice. The lovely dish is comforting and would be a nice indulgence. Another dish that you would find in Abha, a common Saudi meal is the Martabak. A roti-like bread is stuffed with ground meat, garlic, eggs, curry, peppers and onions. It is basically a Saudi version of a paratha. You can actually eat this when you are not in the mood to eat excessively. Do leave some room for dessert as the famous Saudi savour Ma'amoul is a must-have. It is basically a dome-shaped tasty sweet made with fillings of fruits, walnuts, dates and more.

The options of indulgence in Abha is minimal. The city does not have a plethora of food joints with international or fusion cuisine. The place is humble and serves most of Saudi-inspired menu at their restaurants. Most of their restaurants are for a family setting. You can find some tasty Saudi dishes along with plates of mezze meals. Some of the main restaurants include Al-Tahy, N Lounge, Maharaj Indian Restaurant, to name a few. The Green Mountain Restaurant is actually a good place for you to hang out with your family or friends. The place is perched atop a lovely hill and illuminates the scintillating lights of the city. The breath-taking view interspersed with tasty food is definitely unmissable. You can also get coffee and cake as the establishment serves a lot of things.

How to reach Abha

The flight connectivity to Abha is quite decent. Although there are no direct flights to Abha from Indian cities, there are flights connecting to the Saudi city. The most popular route to Abha is from Jeddah and Riyadh. Both the cities are located in Saudi Arabia, and this domestic route to Abha is perfect and well-connected. Airlines such as Air Arabia, Flynas, Saudia, flydubai, Emirates, Etihad Airways, to name a few, have immaculate flight connectivity to Abha. A majority of these flights have layovers in Sharjah, Jeddah, Riyadh and Dubai. These cities offer enough options to reach Abha and hence, are more popular. It is imperative that you get a transit visa as it is required in Saudi cities. Interestingly, Jeddah and Riyadh are the only cities where you will need a transit visa. You can either get it from the embassy, or you can apply for the same online. Saudi Arabia's embassy website has the form that you need to fill out to apply for the transit visa. The flight duration to Abha ranges from 11 hours to 13 hours approximately.

The domestic route from Jeddah is considered to reach Abha. Since flight connectivity to Jeddah is much better than Abha, it is often a better way to reach the Saudi city. The flight tickets to Abha are quite reasonable. The ticket price to Abha ranges from INR 19,000 to INR 25,000. You can actually get tickets to Abha for cheap, provided you spend time on the internet and get hold of some flight deals. A little snooping around on the internet will help you find the best flight deals to Abha online. Along with the flight tickets, you can also book your hotel in Abha. This will actually enable you to receive more discounts and offers. You will have to check for peak season as the flight tickets will be expensive during this time.

  About Jazeera Airways

Jazeera Airways KSC is a recognised Kuwaiti airline that has its head office situated on the grounds of Kuwait International Airport. The airline majorly operates scheduled flights that cater to cities in Europe and the Middle East. Kuwait International Airport in Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait, is the base for Jazeera Airways. With steady growth in its operations and passenger traffic, Jazeera Airways has managed to rise to the ranks of becoming the second-best national airline in Kuwait. As of 2009, Jazeera Airways has been recorded for being one of the largest operators from Kuwait International Airport which has handled about a quarter of aircraft movement and passenger traffic. Reports further state that Jazeera Airways had an overall of 1834 take-offs and landings in the year 2009, which brought about a growth in its aircraft movement by four per cent as the second-largest carrier. The Kuwait Directorate General issued the report for Civil Aviation.

The airline came into existence in 2004 and was founded by the Boodai Group. The Kuwait government allowed the establishment of a non-governmental airline firm to charter flights which brought an end to the 50-year-old dependency of Kuwait on its national flag carrier, Kuwait Airways. Jazeera Airways established Emiree Decree #89 was its first aircraft to function in the new liberalised aviation industry in Kuwait. The following years, Jazeera Airways cultivated a capital of KD 10 million (USD 35 million) by hosting an initial public offering in Kuwait. The same was oversubscribed about 12 times. Eventually, by 2007, the capital doubled to KD 20 million (USD 70 million) as a second offering was made to the existing group of shareholders.

By 2009, the airline announced a share distribution comprising 10 per cent as an increase in the capital which peaked to KD 22 million (USD 77 million) was witnessed. In terms of ownership, Boodai Group has the majority of stakes in Jazeera Airways with a whopping 26 per cent of shares. Boodai Group's two companies, Wings Finance and Boodai Projects, own nine per cent and seventeen percent of ownership, respectively. Meanwhile, a 6-7 percent of shares are owned by Jasem al-Mousa Trading. The company is basically owned by the former Minister of Public Works in the first established Kuwaiti government. A 17.5 per cent of shares in Jazeera Airways is also owned by two real estate companies in Kuwait while the rest of the shares is held publicly.

Flight operations for Jazeera Airways commenced in 2005 as it gathered a fleet comprising the new Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline catered to various destinations located in the Middle East. In 2009, the airline, which also had a hub for operations in Dubai, was asked by the United Arab Emirates to terminate the same. With a view to supporting their new low-cost airline, flydubai, the UAE authorities requested Jazeera Airways to terminate its ongoing operations from Dubai, Following this, the airline tweaked its operation model and concentrated much of its functions from Kuwait hub while scouting for a second hub around the Middle East. In 2010, a new model was proposed but proved to be unprofitable for Jazeera Airways as Kuwait City suffered from overcapacity. Eventually, the airline had to sacrifice much of its stations and parking and even cancel a lot of operations due to the same.

The airline did bring them back in the game a few years later. In 2018, Jazeera Airways managed to get its own dedicated terminal at the Kuwait International Airport. With this move, Jazeera Airways became the first private airline to receive its facility in the Middle East. The new terminal building features an extensive check-in hall catered to Jazeera Airways passengers. Along with this, there is a business class lounge, direct access to the boarding gates and a car park of 350 spaces that are connected by a sky bridge.

Fleet size of Jazeera Airways

Presently, Jazeera Airways has a fleet consisting of 13 aircraft which are all from the Airbus family. As of 2020, the airline has about nine Airbus A320-200s and four Airbus A320neo. Operations of the airline commenced with an Airbus aircraft. The fleet is majorly powered by CFM56-5B engines With respect to maintenance and repair of the aircraft, Jazeera Airways has tied up with Lufthansa Technik to take care of the fleet. All the seats in the aircraft of Jazeera Airways are leather and consist of 165 seats. The cabins are split into two cabins, the economy one as well as the business one called Jazeera and Jazeera Business. Jazeera Business comprises 12 extra seats in addition to the 147 economy seats on the aircraft. In 2007, the airline ordered for 30 Airbus A320s and made the announcement concerning the same at the Paris Air Show. They aimed at bringing the total count of their fleet with Airbus A320 to 35. However, due to the alternations in the operations following the termination of Dubai as a hub city for Jazeera Airways, five of the lessor Sahaab that they leased from Virgin Atlantic and SriLankan Airlines were returned. The following year, the airline also cancelled the orders for 25 A320s that the airline ordered in 2007. The airline did welcome the Airbus A320neo aircraft, first one from the Airbus family to operate from a Middle Eastern airline.

Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance in Jazeera Airlines is quite impressive as they cater to a good amount for the economy and business class travellers. The airline allows a weight of up to 30 kg as free checked baggage for economy class. The same goes according to the standard rules set by international aviation laws. A single checked baggage piece cannot weigh beyond 32 kg. The passenger is allowed to carry a maximum of two bags in economy class. Dimensions of the baggage should not exceed a total of 158 cm for both the pieces of baggage. In case the weight does exceed the standards set, the airline does allow provisions to purchase more baggage at the airline's check-in counter. Business class passengers are allowed to carry approximately three baggage pieces in checked luggage. Once again, the dimension cannot exceed 158 cm for each of the baggage.

As for hand baggage, the standard protocol dictates that the passenger cannot carry weight exceeding 7 kg with them in the economy class cabin. Jazeera Airways allows only one baggage piece for economy class passengers to carry along with them on the aircraft. Meanwhile, the dimensions of the baggage cannot exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm. Declaration of the baggage must be made at the airport's check-in counter. Business class passengers are allowed to carry about three pieces of baggage as hand luggage with them, and the weight should not exceed 15 kg. The dimensions that the passenger's baggage should adhere to is the same as the economy class. Similarly, the airline expects the passenger to declare all the baggage at the check-in counter for security reasons.

In-flight services

Jazeera Airways' in-flight services have grown to meet global standards over time. As the airline only has Airbus in its fleet, the services are also quite fashionable and comfortable to cater to the needs of the passengers. This includes delicious in-flight meals, cosy seating, extra legroom and extremely friendly staff.

Popular routes and top cities for Jazeera Airways

Jazeera Airways is excellently connected to the domestic routes of the Middle East. It caters to a majority of Middle Eastern cities which include Amman, Doha, Medina, Riyadh, Beirut and Dubai, to name a few. With its base in Kuwait City, the airline has expanded to cater to several international routes as well, including the European continent and flights to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Currently, some of the cities that Jazeera Airways caters to include Cairo, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Osh, Kathmandu, Lahore and Istanbul, to name a few.

In 2019, Jazeera Airlines launched its first flight service to London, bringing forth a new service between Kuwait and the United Kingdom in over 55 years. For the same, the airline has dedicated its newest A320neo aircraft. The dedicated terminal that Jazeera Airways operates from in Kuwait is recognised to have a slew of facilities and services. There are dedicated check-in counters in the hall reserved especially for passengers flying from the airline, facility of a business class lounge and several other such amenities.

Why travel by Jazeera Airways?

Jazeera Airways has grown to become one of the most sought-after airlines in terms of connectivity with several Middle Eastern cities. The airline boasts an excellent network of flights in its domestic routes and also has great international route connections with dedicated flights to Indian cities. The airline has also extended its in-flight services over the years. Growing with time, the airline now caters to online web check-ins, provides the passengers with flight status, enables booking of a Jazeera Airways flight and also offers flight schedules on its website and other travel portals.