flydubai has announced new interline agreements with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways, expanding its global network and giving passengers more options to reach a wide range of destinations across Asia, Australia, and Europe.
The new partnerships will allow flydubai passengers to access more than 80 additional destinations through the networks of the two partner airlines. At the same time, Air India and Uzbekistan Airways customers will benefit from convenient connections to a number of key destinations across flydubai’s network via Dubai.
The agreements also allow passengers to complete their journeys on a single ticket, with baggage checked through directly to their final destination, offering a smoother and more flexible travel experience.
46 Agreements Strengthen flydubai’s Global Network
With the addition of the new agreements, flydubai’s interline network has grown to 46 partnership agreements, further strengthening the airline’s position within Dubai’s aviation connectivity ecosystem and expanding its presence across international markets.
The expansion comes as flydubai continues to strengthen its role in connecting Dubai with more cities around the world, supporting the emirate’s position as a major global hub for travel and trade.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “Our new partnerships with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways are an important step in flydubai’s network expansion strategy, providing our passengers with more options when traveling through Dubai. They enable us to reach markets across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia, while Uzbekistan Airways provides connectivity to key markets in Central Asia, Russia and Europe. This further strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading hub connecting East and West and supports our ability to enhance connectivity with key international markets.”
Wider Options Across India, Asia, and Australia
The partnership with Air India gives flydubai passengers wider access to a large number of destinations across India, in addition to key markets in Southeast Asia and Australia.
The agreement enhances travel flexibility through Dubai and provides a broader range of connecting flight options for passengers looking to reach cities not directly served by flydubai.
At the same time, the partnership with Uzbekistan Airways provides additional connectivity to important markets across Central Asia, Russia, and Europe, further diversifying the travel network available through Dubai.
New Destinations Through Air India
Through the partnership with Air India, flydubai customers will be able to reach a number of major destinations in India, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Goa, Jaipur, Pune, and Varanasi.
The international destinations available through the partnership also include Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Mauritius, Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo.
These destinations represent an important addition to flydubai’s travel options, particularly across Asian and Australian markets where demand for air travel continues to grow.
Air India Strengthens Access Through Dubai
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer at Air India, said: “At Air India, we are steadily expanding our partnerships with leading airlines around the world to give our customers access to a wider global network, while offering diverse travel options and flexible connections beyond our direct destinations. Our partnership with flydubai strengthens access to markets across the Middle East and beyond via Dubai, while also allowing us to welcome flydubai customers onto our growing international network. As we continue the transformation journey we have embarked on, we look forward to introducing more travelers to our new services and the warmth of authentic Indian hospitality across a growing number of destinations.”
The partnership between the two airlines reflects a shared focus on expanding travel networks and connecting more markets through Dubai, while increasing the range of journey options available to passengers on both sides.
Wider Connectivity to Central Asia, Russia, and Europe
At the same time, Uzbekistan Airways will provide connecting flights for passengers traveling through Tashkent to a number of cities, including Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Moscow.
The partnership will also open access to major European gateways including Frankfurt, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Rome.
Travel options will also include a number of prominent destinations in Uzbekistan, such as Bukhara, Fergana, and Urgench, further expanding flydubai’s reach into Central Asian markets through connecting services.
Partnership Supports Uzbekistan’s Position in Aviation
Shukhrat Khudaykulov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways, said: “We are pleased with this new cooperation with flydubai, as the commercial agreements signed between our two companies will allow us to benefit from the strengths of our destination networks, expand the travel options available to our passengers, and make international travel more comfortable and flexible. We are confident that this partnership will create new opportunities for travelers and contribute to strengthening Uzbekistan’s position as one of the key aviation hubs in Central Asia.”
The new cooperation strengthens opportunities for integration between the two airlines’ networks, while benefiting from Dubai and Tashkent as important connecting points between a number of regional and international markets.
A Modern Travel Experience on flydubai
Passengers continuing their journeys across the flydubai network can enjoy a travel experience aboard the airline’s modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.
In Business Class, the airline offers seats that convert into fully flat beds, alongside a range of services and menus inspired by international cuisines.
In Economy Class, passengers benefit from ergonomically designed seats and adjustable leather headrests, in addition to a variety of complimentary meal options and hours of onboard entertainment.
These services form part of flydubai’s focus on offering an integrated travel experience for both passengers on its direct flights and those continuing their journeys through interline agreements.
More Than 120 Destinations Across flydubai’s Network
Since launching operations in 2009, flydubai has built one of the region’s broadest aviation networks, now covering more than 120 destinations.
The airline has also launched services to more than 100 destinations in markets that previously had no direct air links with Dubai or were not served by the UAE’s national carriers.
This continued expansion reflects flydubai’s strategy of opening new markets and providing more direct and connecting travel options through Dubai.
Access to More Than 300 Destinations Worldwide
Through interline partnerships and codeshare agreements, flydubai gives its passengers access to more than 300 destinations worldwide.
The new agreements with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways further strengthen this extensive network and provide travelers with additional options to reach key destinations across Asia, Europe, and Australia.
