flydubai launches daily Dubai-Pokhara flights as Nepal recovers from deadly floods

Dubai-based airline flydubai has introduced daily non-stop flights between its hub at Dubai International Airport and Pokhara International Airport in Nepal. This marks the first direct link between Dubai and Pokhara, a popular destination for adventure tourism and a gateway to the Annapurna mountain range. UAE travelers can now access Pokhara without the need for a connecting flight through Kathmandu.

The inaugural flight departed from Dubai International Airport on September 23 and was met with a ceremonial water cannon salute upon arrival in Pokhara. In addition to the new daily service, flydubai already operates four daily flights to Kathmandu, with more than 4.5 million passengers having been transported since the route's launch 17 years ago.

Sudhir Sreedharan, divisional senior vice-president of commercial operations at flydubai, emphasized that the airline's commitment to offering a direct and accessible link between the UAE and Nepal is strengthened by the new daily flights to Pokhara. The airline describes the expansion into Pokhara as catering to the growing demand for direct and convenient access to Western Nepal, making the journey simpler, more comfortable, and more accessible for customers.

The new international service also marks a milestone for Pokhara International Airport, which is now the third Nepalese airport with scheduled international connectivity. flydubai's new daily Dubai-Pokhara service operates under a codeshare partnership with Emirates, allowing passengers to connect through Dubai to over 140 destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.