![RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE. July 7, 2014 - Stock Photograph of the departures terminal of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in Ras Al Khaimah, July 7, 2014. (Photos by: Sarah Dea/The National, Story by: Shereen El Gazzar, Business)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MURYUXMB5GPGFX4FMGL4YNVNDU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f516cd0ee8f509306682b023324907eac034044cafcc4db1413f56af777bef99&width=400&height=225)
The departures terminal at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Sarah Dea / The National
The departures terminal at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Sarah Dea / The National
New flight route between Ras Al Khaimah and Istanbul inaugurated
The first flight from Istanbul to RAK International Airport landed on Thursday morning to a water cannon salute