flydubai has launched scheduled flights from Dubai in the UAE to Riga, the capital of Latvia, with 3 weekly flights operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, as part of its codeshare agreement with Emirates.
Riga International Airport welcomed the inaugural flight in the presence of a number of officials, in a move that reflects the importance of the new destination in strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Latvia and expanding flydubai's network in Europe, which has reached 35 destinations in 20 countries, according to a press release published on the flydubai website.
Noura Juma, the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia, affirmed that this new destination represents a new phase in relations between the two countries, noting that the direct link between Dubai and Riga opens wider horizons for tourism, business and cultural exchange.
For his part, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President of Regional Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, explained that operating the Riga route strengthens the company's presence in Europe and supports its commitment to expanding its network in markets that lack sufficient air connectivity. He added that Latvia is a promising market and that providing a direct and convenient link between Dubai and Riga will help boost traffic between the two sides.
In the same context, Laila Odina, Chairperson of the Board of Riga International Airport, affirmed that the launch of flydubai flights will strengthen connectivity at the largest airport in the Baltic states and provide travelers with high-quality services and access to a wide network of destinations via Dubai.
On this route, flydubai offers its Business Class product with fully lie-flat seats, while Economy Class passengers benefit from complimentary inflight entertainment, as part of the company's continuous investments to enhance the travel experience.
With the recent addition of Riga, Chisinau, Vilnius and Iasi, flydubai's network has expanded to more than 135 destinations in 58 countries, and the company operates a modern fleet of 97 Boeing B737 aircraft.
Fares
Return Business Class fares from Dubai to Riga start from AED 7,505, while basic Economy Class fares start from AED 1,815.
Return Business Class fares from Riga to Dubai start from EUR 1,440, and basic Economy Class fares from EUR 360.
Flight Schedules Between Dubai and Riga
flydubai operates 3 weekly flights between Dubai and Riga as part of its codeshare agreement with Emirates, with the following schedule:
Flight FZ1441 departs Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport at 16:55, arriving at Riga International Airport at 22:20, offering convenient timing for travelers from the UAE and the region to begin their journey to the Latvian capital on the same day.
The return flight FZ1442 departs Riga at 23:20, arriving in Dubai at 08:15 the next morning, giving passengers an ideal arrival time that facilitates connections with the global networks of flydubai and Emirates via Terminal 3.
flydubai said the flights are available for booking on flydubai.com, the official flydubai app, through the contact center in Dubai on 971600544445, at flydubai travel shops or through its travel partners.
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