Flydubai Airlines
Flydubai was established in 2008 by the government of Dubai and it launched its first flights on the 1st of June 2009. Flydubai is the second largest low-cost Emirati airlines after Air Arabia. It is headquartered in Dubai and Dubai International Airport is the main airport for its operations. Emirates Airlines supported the launch of Flydubai in the initial stages.
Flydubai operates 1400 flights per week to more than 85 international destinations in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. The fleet of Flydubai consists of different Boeing models. Flydubai workforce has reached more than 3000 employees from 111 different nationalities.
Privileges When Booking Flydubai Airlines :
- Cheap air tickets and high quality services.
- Modern aircraft to ensure comfort during flights.
- Easy online booking, managing and cancelling bookings.
- The frequent flyer program, OPEN, qualifies subscribed customers for several rewards.
- Inflight shopping and entertainment programs.
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Flydubai Offers Winter Holiday Destinations
Flydubai takes you to Basel, Switzerland, where the Christmas markets at Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz create a festive wonderland. From handcrafted ornaments to traditional Swiss delicacies like raclette and gingerbread, visitors can enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. Take evening strolls along the Rhine River and admire the glowing city lights that make Basel an enchanting winter destination.
Flydubai Launches Direct Flights to Alamein
Flydubai has announced the addition of Alamein to its seasonal summer destinations. Starting June 21, 2025, the airline will operate daily flights to Alamein International Airport, becoming the first carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai to this Mediterranean destination in Egypt.
Flydubai Introduces Exclusive Fast-Track Services for Business Class
Business Class passengers on Flydubai can now enjoy fast-track services through passport control and security checks. Located at Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport, the new service streamlines the travel process from check-in to boarding, ensuring a seamless journey.
Flydubai Launches Four New Weekly Flights Between Dubai and Basel
Flydubai, the leading low-cost carrier in the UAE and the Middle East, offers its passengers a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience on its modern fleet. With spacious seats, delicious meal options, and an advanced entertainment system, passengers can relax and enjoy their journey to Basel.
Awards Received by Flydubai Airlines:
- 2011: Flydubai was awarded the Best Low-cost Carrier Award in the Middle East during the ceremony of commercial airlines awards.
- 2012: Flydubai was awarded the Best Low-cost Carrier Award and the Distinctive Contribution Award in the Middle East during the sixth commercial airlines awards ceremony.
- 2013: Flydubai was awarded the Best Low-cost Carrier Award in the Middle East during the World Travel Awards ceremony.
- 2014: Flydubai was awarded the Best Low-cost Carrier Award in the Middle East by Asia-Pacific Center for Aviation.
Flydubai Airlines Highlights
Flydubai offers two flight classes:
Flydubai offers two flight classes:
Economy Class:
Economy Class on Flydubai features comfort in terms of seat configuration. The seats are relatively large and have enough pitch for stretching feet. The passengers have the chance to pre-book their preferred meals or order them on board. They can have access to inflight AVOD available in return for nominal fees.
Business Class:
Business Class on board of Flydubai features luxury. The seats are larger than Economy Class and are made of fine Italian leather. The seats are adjustable and are equipped with flexible footrest and side power ports. The passengers are given complimentary access to AVOD to enjoy watching world class movies displayed on individual high resolution screens of 12.1 inches. They are also offered menus to select their meals and beverages. On ground services on Business class includes access to the airport waiting-lounges, fast check-in track and priority boarding the airplane.
Flydubai Fleet Size:
Flydubai Fleet Size:
Presently, Flydubai fleet consists of about 61 airplanes of the latest Boeing 737-800 models with a capacity of up to 189 seats per aircraft which can fly more than 6 hours in a single flight duration.
Flydubai is expected to receive new aircraft of Boeing 737-800 and 737 Max 8, which are fuel-economic and environmentally friendly, to increase the fleet size.
Flydubai Baggage Policy :
Flydubai Baggage Policy :
Economy Class passengers: The passengers can pre-pay to check-in one piece of 20 kgs. Also, they can purchase excess baggage weighing up to 30 kgs, 40 kgs providing that each suitcase may weigh 32 kgs or less. On some flights, baggage allowance may be included in the fare of the ticket.
Beside checked baggage, Economy Class passengers are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage weighing 7 kgs and a laptop bag or one handbag, provided that the total weight of hand luggage shall not exceed 10 kgs.
Business Class Passengers: The passengers are allowed checked baggage up to three pieces of 40kgs and they are allowed hand luggage of two pieces up to 15 kgs.
Passengers traveling with infants are entitled to carry extra hand luggage containing the necessary clothes and baby food provided that the dimensions shall not exceed 25cm*45cm* 56cm.
Flydubai Check-in Procedures and Boarding Pass:
Flydubai Check-in Procedures and Boarding Pass:
In most flights, Flydubai offers online check-in where the passengers can print their boarding passes. They are available online 24 hours to 90 minutes before scheduled flight departure time. Destinations to which online check-in is not available, the passengers can check-in by approaching Flydubai counters in the airport, which are open three hours to 60 minutes before scheduled flight departure time. In addition, they can utilize the self-service machines at Dubai International Airport for checking-in.
Additional Services:
Additional Services:
Flydubai offers a number of additional services depending on the class of the ticket and the duration of the flight, such as:
- The opportunity of pre-selection of seats during booking process in return of extra fees.
- High speed WiFi access and live streaming.
- Inflight shopping program during flights.
- The options to pre-order meals and drinks or to order them from cabin crews on board the aircraft.
- Economy class passengers can buy entertainment packages on selected routes.
General information on Flydubai
- IATA Code
- FZ
- ICAO Code
- FDB
- Owner
- Government of Dubai
- The company’s headquarter
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Main Operating Airport
- Dubai International Airport
- Number of destinations
- More than 85 destinations
- Year of Operation
- 2009
- Website
- www.flydubai.com
- Customer Service Number
- +971600544445
