flydubai from Almaty and Shymkent to Dubai

Flights from Almaty will begin on 16 September and operate four times a week, while flights from Shymkent will begin on 19 September and operate twice a week, providing passengers with a convenient travel option to visit Dubai or connect onwards across flydubai’s extensive network.

Commenting on the announcement, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President Commercial (UAE, EU, ME, CIS) for flydubai said: “We are pleased to announce the flight details for our first two destinations in Kazakhstan. Flights from Almaty and Shymkent represent new opportunities for travel, trade and tourism between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates and both of these routes will be launched with Business Class.”

flydubai has built up a network of 75 destinations across 37 countries, many of which were previously underserved from Dubai, and offers passengers convenient, affordable and reliable travel services to all destinations on its network. Operating from Dubai’s efficient aviation hub at Terminal 2 Dubai International, passengers have the opportunity to travel to over 200 destinations due to the airline’s interline agreements with other carriers.

Committed to providing passengers with more convenience and comfort as they travel, flydubai launched Business Class in October 2013. Business Class is now available on 54 routes. flydubai’s Business Class provides passengers with a priority service on the ground and a more personal flying experience in the air. Customers benefit from a priority check-in service, lounge access and a dedicated 24-hour Business Team to assist with bookings and attend to enquiries throughout their journey. On board, comfortable spacious seats made of Italian leather have a generous recline and a choice of internationally inspired menus and refreshments are served during the flight. flydubai’s award-winning inflight entertainment system, which is also available in Russian, offers over 1,000 hours of entertainment on a high-definition 30cm touchscreen.

Flight Details:

Almaty

flydubai will operate four flights a week between Almaty and Dubai starting from 16 September 2014.

FZ701 is scheduled to depart Dubai International Terminal 2 at 0910hrs, arriving into Almaty International Airport at 1520hrs local time.

FZ702 is scheduled to depart Almaty International Airport at 1620hrs local time, landing in Dubai International Terminal 2 at 1900hrs local time.

Round trip fares

Economy Class return fares from Almaty to Dubai will start at USD410 including 20kg checked baggage, while Business Class return fares will start at USD1490 and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked baggage.
 

Shymkent

flydubai will operate two flights a week between Shymkent and Dubai starting from 19 September 2014.

FZ703 is scheduled to depart Dubai International Terminal 2 at 0910hrs, arriving into Shymkent International Airport at 1450hrs local time.

FZ704 is scheduled to depart Shymkent International Airport at 1550hrs local time, landing in Dubai International Terminal 2 at 1745hrs local time.

Round trip fares

Economy Class return fares from Shymkent to Dubai will start at USD350 including 20kg checked baggage, while Business Class return fares will start at USD1650 and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked baggage.
 

Flights can be purchased starting today from flydubai’s website (flydubai.com), its Call Centre (+971 600 54 4445), flydubai travel shops or through travel partners. Further information and details of the carrier’s car rental and travel insurance services can also be found on flydubai.com.