flydubai has announced the addition of four new destinations in Europe. It will become the first UAE carrier to operate flights to these destinations. The addition of these four new destinations grows flydubai’s network in Europe to 43 destinations in 21 countries
Switzerland and the Baltics
flydubai has added flights to Basel in Switzerland and Riga, Tallinn & Vilnius in the Baltics. This marks the carrier’s first entry into the Baltic region. 4-weekly flights to Basel begin on 2nd August 2024 while 3-weekly flights to Riga begin on 11th October 2024. Starting 12th October 2024, the airline will operate 3-weekly flights to Tallinn & Estonia. Flights operate with the following schedule:
We are proud to see our network grow bigger than ever with the new route launches. We have created a diverse network of 126 destinations, 60% of which previously had very limited or no connections to Dubai. Our new services to the Baltic region and Basel will enable more people to travel conveniently through Dubai’s aviation hub, whether they are visiting Dubai or connecting conveniently onto the flydubai network or further afield with our codeshare partner Emirates.
said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai.
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Flights will operate from Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3. Emirates will codeshare on these routes, offering passengers from both airlines’ networks to fly to these destinations. Flights will be operated by Boeing B737MAX aircraft.
Situated on the borders of northwest Switzerland, the Alsace historical region in France and Baden-Württemberg in Germany, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is a unique gateway to a wide variety of tourist attractions in three different countries.
Located on the banks of the river Rhine, Basel is widely considered to be Switzerland’s cultural capital. Famous for its many museums and its delightful blend of historic and modern architecture, Basel also offers a gateway to the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland’s countryside.
Riga in Latvia, Tallinn in Estonia and Vilnius in Lithuania are all capital cities of these Baltic states that boast magnificent architecture and whose Old Towns are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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