flydubai adds 4 new European destinations to its network
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flydubai, the DXB-based carrier, has announced that four brand new destinations across Europe will be added to its network.
The airline will start flying to the Moldovan capital of Chișinău and the Romanian university city of Iași from September of this year, before taking flight to the Latvian capital of Riga and the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius from December 2025.
It means that travellers now have 135 destinations in 58 countries to choose from when flying with the airline. It's the first time that a UAE-based carrier will operate direct flights from Dubai to Iași, Riga and Vilnius.
There will be two weekly flights to Chișinău from Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport starting on Wednesday September 17.
Famous for its historic white limestone buildings, unique architecture and sprawling natural parks, Chișinău is a great destination for those who want to travel off the beaten path.
Chișinău (Credit: Canva)
From Friday September 19, flydubai will fly twice per week to Iași. Romania's second-largest city is also one of its most historic and features stunning sites and charming neighbourhoods.
And from Thursday December 11, flydubai will start operating three weekly flights to Vilnius. On the following day, it will start flying three times per week to Riga.
Riga and Vilnius offer visitors the chance to discover their magnificent architecture and UNESCO World Heritage old towns.
Emirates will codeshare on all four routes, offering passengers more options for connections.
Riga (Credit: Canva)
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said that the new routes demonstrate the brand's commitment to flying to underserved markets.
He said: 'The expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to opening up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism, and we are pleased to see this happen with the launch of our latest destinations in Europe.
'Today, we have built a diverse network of more than 135 destinations, 75 percent of which are underserved routes from Dubai.
'With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we look forward to strengthening the UAE's trade and cultural links and supporting Dubai's position as an international aviation hub.'
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