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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
flydubai Expands European Reach with Four New Destinations Including First-Ever Baltic Services
Dubai-based airline adds Chișinău, Iași, Riga, and Vilnius to its growing network DUBAI — flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of flights to four new European destinations, marking a significant expansion of its international network. Starting in September 2025, the airline will begin services to Chișinău in Moldova and Iași in Romania, followed by Riga in Latvia and Vilnius in Lithuania from December 2025. This expansion brings flydubai's European footprint to 35 destinations across 20 countries, further solidifying its position as a key player in connecting underserved markets to Dubai and beyond. Historic Firsts for the UAE Carrier The latest announcement is particularly notable as flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Iași International Airport (IAS) in Romania. flydubai has been operating in Romania since 2012 with flights to Bucharest and now extends its reach within the country. The airline is also entering new territory with its debut into the Baltic region. With the launch of direct services to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, flydubai opens new gateways for both tourism and trade between the UAE and Northern Europe. Commitment to Underserved Markets Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, highlighted the strategic intent behind the new routes: 'The expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to opening up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism. 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.' Currently, 75% of flydubai's destinations are underserved routes, with the airline's network exceeding 135 global locations. Enhancing Connectivity Across Europe Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, emphasized Europe's growing importance in the airline's strategy: '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 new gateways will enable more passengers to enjoy a seamless travel experience to Dubai and further beyond through our network and Emirates codeshare partnership.' Destination Highlights Chișinău, Moldova: Nestled along the Bîc River, this charming capital is one of Europe's greenest cities, known for its limestone buildings and scenic parks. Iași, Romania: Romania's second-largest city is rich in history, home to architectural gems and a vibrant cultural scene. Riga, Latvia & Vilnius, Lithuania: Both Baltic capitals boast stunning architecture and UNESCO World Heritage-listed old towns, making them attractive options for travelers seeking historic and cultural experiences. Flight Details and Fares Chișinău (RMO) and Iași (IAS) flights will depart from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
flydubai strengthens presence in Europe with four new destinations
28 May 2025 16:45 DUBAI (WAM) flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, continues to grow its network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. This includes the start of flights to Chișinău and Iași from September 2025 in addition to Riga and Vilnius from December 2025, expanding the carrier's network in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 announcement makes flydubai 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 Executive Officer at flydubai, Ghaith Al Ghaith, 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% 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.' Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, Jeyhun Efendi, commented on the launch of flights, '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.'
Hi Dubai
3 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
flydubai Expands European Network with Four New Destinations
flydubai has announced the addition of four new European destinations to its growing network, reinforcing its role in connecting underserved markets. The Dubai-based airline will launch direct flights to Chișinău and Iași in September 2025, followed by Riga and Vilnius in December 2025. The expansion brings flydubai's European footprint to 35 destinations across 20 countries. Significantly, it makes flydubai the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Iași International Airport in Romania. The airline has served Romania since 2012, beginning with flights to Bucharest. The new routes also mark flydubai's debut in the Baltic region, introducing direct services to Latvia's Riga International Airport and Lithuania's Vilnius International Airport. These additions push the number of underserved markets in the airline's network to over 100. 'The expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to opening up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism,' said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai. 'With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we look forward to strengthening the UAE's trade and cultural links.' Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce, highlighted Europe's strategic importance, stating that the new destinations offer passengers greater access to Dubai and seamless connectivity through flydubai and its Emirates codeshare partnership. With these additions, flydubai now serves over 135 destinations, 75% of which are on routes previously lacking direct connections from Dubai. News Source: Emirates News Agency
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
Trade Arabia
22-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
flydubai resumes flights to Damascus
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). 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 (GCAA)'s 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.' -TradeArabia News Service
