flydubai has announced the expansion of its network with the launch of 4 scheduled services to 4 new destinations, including the start of flights to Chisinau in Moldova and Iasi in Romania from September 2025, in addition to Riga in Latvia and Vilnius in Lithuania from December 2025, expanding its network in Europe to 35 destinations in 20 countries.
With the launch of the new flights, flydubai becomes the first UAE airline to operate direct flights between Dubai and Iasi International Airport in Romania. flydubai began flying to Romania in 2012 with the launch of flights to Bucharest, according to a press release published on the flydubai website.
It also marks the airline's first entry into the Baltic states, with direct service to Riga International Airport in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, bringing the number of underserved destinations flydubai has opened in its network to more than 100.
For his part, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “The expansion of our network reflects our commitment to opening up underserved markets and facilitating the free flow of trade and tourism, with the launch of our new destinations in Europe.”
He added that flydubai today has a diverse network of more than 135 destinations, 75% of which were previously not served by direct flights from Dubai. “With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we aim to strengthen the UAE's trade and cultural links and support Dubai's position as a global aviation hub,” he affirmed.
In this context, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, explained: “Europe is a vital and important market for flydubai, which is why we are expanding our network with the addition of Chisinau, Iasi, Riga and Vilnius.”
He added that these destinations in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region will allow more travelers to enjoy a comfortable travel experience to Dubai and beyond on the flydubai network, as well as on the Emirates network through the codeshare partnership.
Chisinau lies on the Bîc River and is one of the greenest cities in Europe, known for its historic buildings made of white limestone, its diverse architecture and its extensive parks. Iasi is Romania's second-largest city and one of its oldest, home to historic sites and old neighborhoods.
As Baltic capitals, Riga in Latvia and Vilnius in Lithuania offer visitors the chance to explore their architecture and their old towns, which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Fares for the Four Destinations
Flights to Chisinau International Airport and Iasi International Airport will operate from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport
Return Business Class fares from Dubai International Airport to Chisinau International Airport start from AED 8,000, and Economy Lite fares from AED 1,600.
Return Business Class fares from Dubai International Airport to Iasi International Airport start from AED 8,000, and Economy Lite fares from AED 1,600.
Flights to Vilnius International Airport and Riga International Airport will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
Return Business Class fares from Dubai International Airport to Vilnius International Airport start from AED 7,500, and Economy Lite fares from AED 2,200.
Return Business Class fares from Dubai International Airport to Riga International Airport start from AED 7,500, and Economy Lite fares from AED 1,800.
Flight Schedules
Flights to all four destinations will be codeshare flights with Emirates, giving travelers more options for connecting flights via the Dubai International aviation hub
flydubai flights to Chisinau start on September 17, operating as flights FZ 781/782 twice weekly from Dubai International Airport Terminal 2.
flydubai flights to Iasi start on September 19, operating as flights FZ 783/784 twice weekly, also from Dubai International Airport Terminal 2.
Flights to Vilnius start on December 11, operating as flights FZ 1263/1264 three times weekly from Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.
Flights to Riga launch on December 12, operating as flights FZ 1441/1442 three times weekly from Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.
Flights are available for booking on flydubai.com, the official flydubai app, the UAE contact center on (+971) 600 54 44 45, flydubai travel shops or through its travel partners.
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