Dubai:flydubai will begin direct services to Riga in Latvia, Salzburg in Austria, and Vilnius in Lithuania starting in December, enhancing connectivity to these European destinations during the winter holiday season. Flights to Riga International Airport (RIX) are set to commence on December 11, followed by flights to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport (SZG) and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) on December 12. Each destination will have three weekly flights from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).

According to Wam, the new routes are part of flydubai's expanded winter schedule, which aims to offer UAE customers more options for European city escapes and Alpine getaways. The airline's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, emphasized that these direct flights reflect flydubai's commitment to serving key markets and providing access to cultural capitals and winter experiences.

Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, noted that winter travel is a significant driver of demand. Riga, Salzburg, and Vilnius provide opportunities for winter getaways with their scenic beauty and cultural offerings. flydubai's growth strategy also includes offering seamless connections to over 120 destinations across its network.

The services will operate under flydubai's codeshare partnership with Emirates, facilitating single-ticket bookings and baggage checked through to final destinations. Business and Economy fares have been announced, with services departing on specific days of the week. Riga flights will leave on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, while Salzburg and Vilnius flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.