flydubai has inaugurated its first direct flight service to Vilnius, marking a significant expansion of its network into Central and Eastern Europe. This new route, operating three times a week, establishes flydubai as the first UAE airline to connect directly with Lithuania, offering increased convenience for both business and leisure travellers.
The launch was celebrated with remarks from key figures, including the UAE's non-resident Ambassador to Lithuania, who highlighted the new route as a bridge for cultural and economic exchange. "Today, we celebrate a new link between two cities and two countries," she stated, emphasising the potential for mutual benefits.
Lithuania's Minister of Transport and Communications noted the strategic importance of this new connection, stating, "A direct connection with one of the most important hubs in the Middle East not only increases Lithuania’s accessibility but also opens entirely new travel destinations."
The service is expected to carry around 40,000 passengers in its first year, boosting tourism and trade between the two nations. Jeyhun Efendi, flydubai's Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce, commented on the airline's commitment to expanding into underserved markets, saying, "These new flights will play an important role in stimulating tourism and trade flows between the UAE and Lithuania."
Passengers will benefit from flydubai's codeshare partnership with Emirates, offering seamless travel to over 240 destinations. The new route promises to enhance economic cooperation and provide Lithuanian travellers with access to Dubai's attractions and further destinations like the Maldives and Thailand.
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