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Airlines based in Africa and the Middle East

Airline Phone Numbers for Africa and the Middle East

Phone numbers for airlines, big and small, in Africa and the Middle East.

Air Madagascar

This small African airline serves a few points within Africa

Air Namibia

Air Namibia links to several tourism sites to give you a taste of this part of Africa

Air Zimbabwe

from the website - Zimbabwe is a Shona word meaning ”Zimba ramabwe” (big house of stone), usually royal.

Ariana Afghan Airlines

An airline based in Afghanistan, with a focus on international travel

Egypt Air

From the EgyptAir website - "Egypt Air was one of the pioneer airlines in the world and the most important in the Middle East and the Arab countries. It was established in May 1932 in association with Air work company under the name of Misr Air work . Its main object .Its main objective was to promote the spirit of aviation and air mindess among Egyptian youth."

EL AL

El Al is Israel's national airline.

Emirates

Emirates flies primarily to business capitals around the globe.

Ethiopian Airlines

If you are traveling around Africa, Ethiopian Airlines probably flies to where you want to go.

Etihad Airways

Etihad calls itself the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.

Gulf Air

Bahrain-based Gulf Air flies to more than 50 destinations in over 30 countries.

Ishtar Airlines

This Iraqi based airline serves several international destinations.

Israir

This is Israel's second largest airline.

Kuwait Airways

The flagship carrier of Kuwait travels to several international destinations.

Mahan Airlines

Based in Iran, Mahan Airlines serves both domestic and international destinations

Middle East Airlines

This airline's hub is Beirut, Lebanon.

Oman Air

Serves the Middle East.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is often noted for its customer service.

Royal Air Maroc

The airline's website has brief descriptions of all the major cities in Morocco, and has handy car rental and hotel booking options as well.

Royal Jordinian Airlines

Royal Jordanian's slogan is journey in royalty.

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Dozens of destinations are served worldwide.

South African Airways

SAA is noted as one of the safest African airlines to fly and is part of the Star Alliance.

Sudan Airways

Sudan Airways flies to cities in Africa.

African Airlines Per Country from Algeria to Guinea

Compiled by our Africa Travel Guide.

African Airlines Per Country From Kenya to Somalia

Compiled by our Africa Travel Guide.

African Airlines from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Compiled by our Africa Travel Guide.

Swazi Express Airways

This small airline flies between South Africa, Mozambique and Swaziland

Syrian Air

Syrian Air flies with a focus on international destinations.

Turkish Airlines

This is the national airline of Turkey

Yemen Airways

Flying from Yemen to over a dozen airports worldwide.
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