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Arabian Business
3 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Flydubai to launch flights to Chișinău, Iași, Riga and Vilnius in 2025
Flydubai has announced four new destinations as it continues to grow its international flight network. It includes the start of flights to Chișinău and Iași from September 2025 in addition to Riga and Vilnius from December 2025. It takes the carrier's network in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries. Flydubai to launch new flights Flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Iași International Airport (IAS) in Romania. The carrier first started operating to Romania in 2012 with the launch of flights to Bucharest. This also marks the carrier's first entry into the Baltic region with a direct service to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, increasing the number of underserved markets on its network to more than 100 destinations. Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO at flydubai, 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 per cent 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.' Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: 'Europe remains an important market for flydubai and we are excited to grow our network with the addition of Chișinău, Iași, Riga and Vilnius. These gateways into Eastern Europe and the Baltic region will enable more passengers to enjoy an enhanced travel experience with a convenient service to Dubai and further beyond on the flydubai network as well as the Emirates network through our codeshare partnership.' Flight details Flights to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) and Iași International Airport (IAS) will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). Return Business Class fares from DXB to RMO start from AED8,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED1,600. Return Business Class fares from DXB to IAS start from AED 8,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1,600 Flights to Vilnius International Airport (VNO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) will depart from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB). Return Business Class fares from DXB to VNO start from AED 7,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 2,200. Return Business Class fares from DXB to RIX start from AED 7,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1,800
Gulf Insider
22-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Flydubai to Launch Flights to Damascus, Syria After 12 Years
Flydubai has announced the start of direct flights to Damascus from June 1, 2025. Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: 'We are very pleased to be the first national carrier to resume flights to Syria after 12 years of halted operations. Damascus holds a special cultural and historical significance within the region, and we are excited to serve the city again with a direct daily service, highlighting our commitment to supporting the United Arab Emirates' efforts to foster regional connectivity.' Damascus was one of the carrier's first destinations, with flights commencing nearly 16 years ago in June 2009. Flydubai's decision to restart its operations to Damascus comes after the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority's (GCAA) announcement to resume flights between the two countries earlier this year in April. Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: 'The relaunch of flights to Damascus will enable passengers from the UAE and around the network to enjoy convenient travel options to the market. 'After working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary operational standards have been met ahead of the relaunch, we look forward to welcoming passengers back on board again soon, just in time for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday and peak summer travel period.' Also read: ATM 2025: flydubai Summer Network Grows To 11 Seasonal Destinations
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Emirati airline Flydubai to resume flights to Damascus from June 1 - Dubai Gov't
Damascus, May 22 (UNI) Emirati airline Flydubai will begin flights to Damascus from June 1, the Government of Dubai Media Office said. "Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of direct flights to Damascus from 01 June 2025. Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)," the office said in a statement on Wednesday. In mid-April, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced its decision to resume air traffic with Syria shortly after the visit to Abu Dhabi of Syria's interim president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Flights of all Emirati airlines to Syria were suspended more than a decade ago amid instability in the country. Syria's armed opposition captured Damascus on December 8, 2024. Bashar Assad stepped down as Syrian president and left the country. Armed opposition leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa was declared transitional president in January and the new cabinet was formed in March. UNI SPUTNIK GNK
Dubai Eye
21-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Flydubai to resume Damascus flights
Flydubai is set to resume direct flights to Damascus from June 1, becoming the first carrier from the UAE to restart services to Syria. Daily flights will operate from Dubai International Airport's Terminal 2 to Damascus International. The move follows the UAE aviation authority's green light earlier this year to restart air travel between the two countries. "We are very pleased to be the first national carrier to resume flights to Syria after 12 years of halted operations," said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai. "Damascus holds a special cultural and historical significance within the region and we are excited to serve the city again with a direct daily service, highlighting our commitment to supporting the United Arab Emirates' efforts to foster regional connectivity," he added. Damascus was one of flydubai's earliest destinations, with flights first launched in 2009. The return is timed to meet growing demand ahead of Eid Al Adha and the busy summer travel season. Flydubai now serves over 130 destinations across 56 countries with a fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Arabian Business
21-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Flydubai to launch flights to Damascus, Syria after 12 years
Flydubai has announced the start of direct flights to Damascus from June 1, 2025. Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: 'We are very pleased to be the first national carrier to resume flights to Syria after 12 years of halted operations. Damascus holds a special cultural and historical significance within the region, and we are excited to serve the city again with a direct daily service, highlighting our commitment to supporting the United Arab Emirates' efforts to foster regional connectivity.' Flydubai flights to Damascus, Syria Damascus was one of the carrier's first destinations, with flights commencing nearly 16 years ago in June 2009. Flydubai's decision to restart its operations to Damascus comes after the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority's (GCAA) announcement to resume flights between the two countries earlier this year in April. Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: 'The relaunch of flights to Damascus will enable passengers from the UAE and around the network to enjoy convenient travel options to the market. 'After working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary operational standards have been met ahead of the relaunch, we look forward to welcoming passengers back on board again soon, just in time for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday and peak summer travel period.'
