DUBAI — Dubai-based airline flydubai (FZ)  is set to expand its European network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. 

Starting in September 2025, the carrier will begin operations to Chișinău, Moldova, and Iași, Romania. Additionally, Riga (Latvia) and Vilnius (Lithuania) will be added to the network from December 2025. With these new routes, flydubai will serve 35 destinations across 20 European countries, reinforcing its commitment to providing more travel options between Dubai and key European cities.

"Europe remains an important market for flydubai, and we are excited to grow our network with the addition of Chișinău, Iași, 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 partnership," was stated by Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, while commenting on the launch of the new flights.

Route Launch Details

Chișinău Route

• Start Date: 17 September
• Flight Numbers: FZ 781 / FZ 782
• Departure Terminal: Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Arrival Airport: Chișinău International Airport (RMO)
• Frequency: 2 weekly flights

Iași Route

• Start Date: 19 September
• Flight Numbers: FZ 783 / FZ 784
• Departure Terminal: Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Arrival Airport: Iași International Airport (IAS)
• Frequency: 2 weekly flights

Vilnius Route

• Start Date: 11 December
• Flight Numbers: FZ 1263 / FZ 1264
• Departure Terminal: Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Arrival Airport: Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
• Frequency: 3 weekly flights

Riga Route

• Start Date: 12 December
• Flight Numbers: FZ 1441 / FZ 1442
• Departure Terminal: Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Arrival Airport: Riga International Airport (RIX)
• Frequency: 3 weekly flights
  

By launching new flights to Chișinău, Iași, Riga, and Vilnius, flydubai is making it easier than ever for travelers to connect Eastern Europe, the Baltic region, and Dubai. These convenient routes not only improve access to key destinations but also enhance the overall travel experience through flydubai’s expanding network and its strong partnership with Emirates (EK).