Flydubai to introduce direct service to Namangan

Low cost carrier flydubai will introduce flights to Namangan from September 24 with a twice-weekly service.

Namangan becomes the carrier’s third point in Uzbekistan in addition to Samarkand – which launches on September 20 – and Tashkent. Flights to Namangan International Airport (NMA) will operate from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB) on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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With the new addition, the airline will serve seven destinations in Central Asia including Almaty and Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan, Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, Dushanbe in Tajikistan as well as Namangan, Samarkand and Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “Uzbekistan has become an emerging market for flydubai and we are delighted to see our network expand there with the start of flights to Namangan and, launching next week, Samarkand. The commencement of our 10 weekly flights to the market will strengthen trade and cultural links between the UAE and Uzbekistan.”

“Central Asia has become a fast-growing market for flydubai where we have seen sustainable demand for travel since starting operations. We look forward to welcoming more travellers from Namangan as they connect to other points in the flydubai network including Jeddah, Madinah and Male,” added Jeyhun Efendi, senior vice president, commercial operations and e-commerce at flydubai.

Flights will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) to Namangan International Airport (NMA) twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) will operate twice a week from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Return Economy Class fares from DXB to NMA start from Dhs1,800. Return economy class fares from NMA to DXB start from $480. Return economy class fares from DXB to SKD start from Dhs1,800. Tickets can be booked on the carrier’s website or mobile app, its contact centre, travel shops or through its travel partners.