flydubai has inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its 3-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX).
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Her Excellency Noora Juma, the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Latvia, said: “This day marks a new phase in the friendship between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Latvia. The launch of UAE airline flydubai’s direct flights between Dubai and Riga will not only enhance connectivity between our countries but also open doors to more opportunities for tourism, business and cultural exchange.”
Commenting on the launch of flights, Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, stated: “The launch of our new service to Riga strengthens flydubai’s growing presence in Europe and supports our strategic commitment to expanding connectivity across underserved markets. Latvia is an exciting and dynamic market, and we are pleased to offer passengers a convenient, direct link between Dubai and Riga. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to investing in our fleet, our services and our onboard product to ensure an elevated experience for our customers.”
In addition to Riga, flydubai has also started non-stop services to Chișinău in Moldova, Iași in Romania and Vilnius in Lithuania, expanding its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries.
flydubai has built a growing network of more than 135 destinations across 58 countries, more than 100 of which did not previously have direct air links to Dubai. The airline operates a modern and efficient fleet of 97 Boeing 737 aircraft.
