Dubai: Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, is set to expand its network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. This expansion includes flights to Chi?inau and Ia?i starting from September 2025, and Riga and Vilnius from December 2025. This development increases the carrier’s reach in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries.
According to Emirates News Agency, this announcement makes flydubai the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Ia?i International Airport (IAS) in Romania. The carrier initially began operations in Romania in 2012 with flights to Bucharest. This expansion also marks flydubai’s first venture into the Baltic region with direct services to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, increasing the number of underserved markets on its network to over 100 destinations.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, stated, “The expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to ope
ning up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism, and we are pleased to see this happen with the launch of our latest destinations in Europe. Today, we have built a diverse network of more than 135 destinations, 75% of which are underserved routes from Dubai. With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we look forward to strengthening the UAE’s trade and cultural links and supporting Dubai’s position as an international aviation hub.”
Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, commented on the launch of flights, “Europe remains an important market for flydubai and we are excited to grow our network with the addition of Chi?inau, Ia?i, Riga, and Vilnius. These gateways into Eastern Europe and the Baltic region will enable more passengers to enjoy an enhanced travel experience with a convenient service to Dubai and further beyond on the flydubai network as well as the Emirates network through our codeshare p
artnership.”