Dubai flights: Low-cost carrier Flydubai launches new route to Asian destination

Dubai flights: Low-cost carrier Flydubai launches new route to Asian destination

Dubai-based airline flydubai celebrated its inaugural service to Uzbekistan's Samarkand, becoming the first UAE national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai.

The airline will operate a twice-weekly service from Dubai International (DXB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD).

On September 24, the airline will also launch its twice-weekly service to Namangan, growing its network in the market to three destinations served with a total of 10 weekly flights.

Flight details

Flights to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB), twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Flights to Namangan International Airport (NMA) will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB), twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays from September 24.

Return Business Class fares from DXB to SKD start from Dh8,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from Dh1,800. Return Economy Class fares from DXB to NMA start from Dh1,800. Return Economy Class fares from NMA to DXB start from $480 (Dh1,760 approx.).

With the start of flights to Samarkand, flydubai grows its network in Central Asia to seven points served by a fleet of 68 Boeing 737 aircraft, providing passengers from the UAE and the GCC with more options for travel.

The inaugural flight landed at Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to