Flydubai adds Saudi Arabia’s AlUla to its network, resumes flights to Yanbu

Flydubai adds Saudi Arabia’s AlUla to its network, resumes flights to Yanbu

Dubai’s budget airline flydubai will begin to operate flights to AlUla in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first airline in the United Arab Emirates to add the destination to its network, a statement released by the airline on Friday revealed.

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The airline will start operating flights to AlUlavia Prince Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport (ULH) on March 2 (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and is set to operate from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

AlUlais a unique wonder of the world located in Saudi Arabia and home to the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, Hegra.

“We are pleased to be able to offer passengers from the UAE and our network the opportunity to visit and explore one of the world’s most beautiful and untouched destinations,” said the airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer Hamad Obaidalla.

“This route [to AlUla] will be popular for our passengers from the UAE, as well as for travelers from the GCC, Russia and Central Asia. Al Ula offers passengers great options for seeking immersive cultural and historical experiences as well as outdoor adventure activities, especially in the cooler winter season,” said flydubai’sSenior Vice President of Commercial Operations Sudhir