FLYDUBAI LAUNCHES FLIGHTS FROM DUBAI TO SOCHI

Dubai-based flydubai has announced the launch of direct flights from Dubai to Sochi.

Starting from June 2019, the Dubai airline flydubai begins direct flights from Dubai to Sochi.

Flights between Dubai and Sochi will be operated twice a week on Mondays and Fridays starting June 7, 2019. flydubai will be the first airline to offer direct flights on this route from the UAE and Gulf Commonwealth countries.

Flydubai’s Executive Director Gate Al Gate said: “Russia is an important market for flydubai, and we are pleased to announce the opening of new direct flights to Sochi, which will support the growing flow of passengers and facilitate the development of trade and tourist ties between the countries. We continue to open flights to destinations "who are previously experiencing a shortage of direct flights with Dubai, and are trying to offer even more options for traveling to Dubai and other routes through the largest air hub in the world."

Flydubai senior vice president of commercial operations and e-commerce Jeyhun Effendi added: "We are confident that our high-quality and reliable service, the convenience of direct flights, as well as recent changes in visa requirements for Russians and UAE citizens visiting both countries will make this resort a city on the Black Sea coast of Russia a popular route for travelers. "

Asiet Zhukova, vice president of the WOWSOCHI group of companies, said: “The new flydubai service offers travelers from the UAE and other countries around the world a more convenient way to get to Sochi and get the opportunity to explore this popular destination in Russia in winter and summer. We are pleased We are confident in cooperation with flydubai and are confident that the launch of direct flights will contribute to the further growth of tourist flow in Sochi.

flydubai will operate FZ985 / 986 twice a week (Monday, Friday) from Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sochi International Airport (AER) and vice versa.