Dubai: India’s Jet Airways will operate from Sharjah International Airport instead of Dubai International from May 1 until July 20.

The switch in operations is due to scheduled runway repairs at Dubai International that will significantly cut capacity at the airport.

Jet Airways had previously applied for a slot at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central but has instead opted to fly from Sharjah.

Passengers are advised to check with the airline what changes have been made to services between the dates.

Jet Airways flights will return to Dubai International once the runway work is complete on July 20.

Sharjah International is home to Air Arabia, the United Arab Emirates’ only low-cost carrier.