Flydubai, the airline based in Dubai, has launched a direct flight service to Iași, marking the first direct connection between Dubai and Romania’s third largest city by any UAE airline. This service will operate twice a week.
With the addition of Iași, flydubai has expanded its reach in Romania to two destinations. Additionally, the airline announced an increase in its Bucharest flights, offering three daily services, totaling 21 flights each week.
“The introduction of Iași as our second Romanian destination, along with our increased services to Bucharest starting in late October, will provide our passengers with enhanced convenience and more opportunities to explore Romania’s culture and business potential,” stated Jeyhun Efendi, flydubai’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce, in a statement to Khaleej Times.
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“Romania has always been an essential market for us, with consistent growth since we started operations in 2012. Our Bucharest route has seen annual passenger growth of 16% on average. Increasing our flights from three times a week to three times daily showcases the route’s popularity and the growing demand for travel between the UAE and Romania,” he added.
Fare and Flight Details
Flights to Iași International Airport (IAS) will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays from Dubai International’s Terminal 2 (DXB). Emirates will offer codeshare options on this route, enhancing connection possibilities through Dubai.
Business Class return fares from DXB to IAS start at Dh8,000, while Economy Class Lite fares begin at Dh1,600.
Business Class return fares from IAS to DXB start at EUR 2,000, and Economy Class Lite fares start at EUR 380.
Global Expansion
Flydubai is actively expanding its global reach. It recently became the sole UAE airline to offer direct flights to Moldova, launching a twice-weekly service to Chișinău, which was celebrated with a water cannon salute at Eugen Doga International Airport, attended by airport officials including Sergiu Spoială, General Director.
