Flydubai launches Dubai-Istanbul service

Flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has started direct flights from Dubai to Istanbul, making the Turkish capital its 18th destination.

“Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations for UAE residents seeking a short break,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, flydubai’s CEO.

“With a wealth of historical sites and shopping options there is much to delight and occupy visitors. This year Istanbul is the European Capital of Culture so when you put that together with flydubai’s simple, uncomplicated, low fares, there has never been a better time to visit this ancient capital,” he added.

Flydubai’s new service to Istanbul will strengthen the growing trade relationship between Turkey and the UAE, valued at around $9 billion per annum, a statement said.

Operating five times a week, the new flight leaves Dubai at 1855 hrs and lands in Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 2250 hrs local time. The return flight departs at 2335 hrs arriving in Dubai at 0500 hrs local time. – TradeArabia News Service