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Dubai - flydubai continues to expand its Saudi network, reaching out to two previously underserved points in the Kingdom. The Dubai-based airline will operate direct flights to Gizan and Jouf in July 2015.
flydubai operations to Gizan will commence on 10 July with daily flights. Jouf will follow on 11 July with four flights a week.
Expressing gratitude to Saudi authorities for their cooperation and support, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: "We are honoured to have the opportunity to further expand our network in Saudi Arabia. We look forward to seeing our flights to these two major cities further strengthen the strong cultural and trade ties between our two nations."
Stretching along the southern Red Sea coast, the Gizan province includes the Farasan Islands, Saudi Arabia's first natural reserve, home to the rare Arabian Gazelle and birds migrating from Europe in winter.
Located in the north of Saudi Arabia, Jouf, which is home to 500,000 people features historical Islamic monuments, and hosts one of the largest land ports in the Middle East.
"With direct flights to Dubai, passengers can enjoy flydubai's comfortable onboard services including its Business Class and award-winning In-Flight Entertainment. The convenience of our home in Terminal 2, Dubai International, the frequency of our flights and our Business Class Lounge give passengers the opportunity to easily connect onwards to our growing network of 90 destinations." said Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial (GCC, Subcontinent, Africa) at flydubai.
Flight Details:
Gizan
Starting 10 July 2015, flydubai will operate daily flights between Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport and Gizan's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Fares
Dubai to Gizan: Economy Class return tickets start at AED 1,300, including 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked-in baggage. Business Class return fares start at AED 3,500, and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked-in baggage.
Gizan to Dubai: Economy Class return tickets start at SR 1,225, including 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked-in baggage. Business Class return fares start at SR 3,270, and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked-in baggage.
Jouf
Starting 11 July 2015, flydubai will operate four flights a week between Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport and Jouf Airport on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Fares
Dubai to Jouf: Economy Class return tickets start at AED 1,400 including 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked-in baggage. Business Class return fares start at AED2,825, and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked-in baggage.
Jouf to Dubai: Economy Class return tickets start at SR 1,110 including 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked-in baggage. Business Class return fares start at SR 2,910, and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked-in baggage.
Flights can be purchased from flydubai's website (flydubai.com), its Contact Centre (+971 600 544 445), flydubai Travel Shops and through travel partners.
Gizan local call centre: +966 1 7 2202948
Jouf local call centre: +966 1 4 4281219
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About flydubai
Dubai-based flydubai strives to remove barriers to travel and enhance connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network. Since launching its operations in 2009, flydubai has:
• Created a network of more than 90 destinations, with 15 new routes announced in 2015.
• Opened up more than 60 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
• Built up a fleet of 48 new aircraft and will take delivery of more than 100 aircraft by the end of 2023, all of which will be Boeing 737-800s.
In addition, flydubai's agility and flexibility as a young airline has enhanced Dubai's economic development, in line with the Government of Dubai's vision, by creating trade and tourism flows in previously underserved markets.
For more information about flydubai services, please visit flydubai.com.
For further information, please contact:
Abdulrahman Hammad, Press Officer; +971 52 987 33 87, Abdulrahman.hammad@flydubai.com
© Press Release 2015
