Budget airline flydubai adds four more cities to its European network
Dubai airline sees future gains from expanding routes to Europe
Dubai: Budget carrier flydubai is adding four more destinations to its Europe network from May, and taking the tally to that continent to 20. Catania and Naples in Italy, Salzburg in Austria and Malta are the four new spots.
Once these services start, flydubai will have touchdowns in 65 destinations worldwide. The flights to Malta International Airport and Catania International Airport commence May 12 with four weekly services, while those to Naples International will resume from May 13 with a three week service.
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The carrier will become the first UAE-based carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai International and Salzburg Airport from May 13 with four weekly flights. "We have been committed to opening up previously underserved markets and the launch of our latest routes in Europe demonstrates our continuous efforts to offer more people the opportunity to travel more often while creating free flows of travel, trade, and tourism, " said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO.
Emirates will codeshare on these routes and the flights will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International.
Malta: Return Business class fares from DXB to MLA are from Dh8,000 and Economy Dh2,200. Return Business fares start from MLA to DXB are 2,000 euros (Dh8,900) and Economy 550 euros (Dh2,450).
Naples: Return Business class fares from DXB to NAP are Dh8,000 and Economy at Dh2,300. Return Business tickets from NAP to DXB are 1,900 euros (Dh8,462) and Economy 381 euros (Dh1,697).
Salzburg: Return Business class fares from DXB to SZG are Dh8,000 and Economy at Dh2,200. Return Business rates from SZG to DXB are 2,000 euros (Dh8,900) and Economy 400 euros (Dh1,781).