flydubai launches flights to Iran

Flights to Tehran will begin on 11 August and Mashhad on 10 August. flydubai will serve Iran with four flights a week, providing passengers with greater convenience when travelling between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. The carrier will be looking at expanding its network in the market as it continues to strengthen the trade and travel links from Dubai to the region.

Commenting on the announcement, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: "We have been building on the momentum of last year and we've announced 13 new routes since the start of 2014. Our approach to opening up previously underserved markets, including Iran, presents much opportunity for flydubai and enables a greater number of passengers to benefit from Dubai's efficient aviation hub."

flydubai will be the only carrier to offer Business Class from Dubai to Mashhad. The airline continues to focus on short and medium-haul markets, while offering a high-quality, affordable and reliable product. flydubai's Business Class provides passengers with a priority service on the ground and a more personal flying experience in the air. Business Class, which was introduced less than a year ago, is now available on more than 80% of flydubai's network.

The carrier, which took delivery of three new Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s in July, has grown its fleet to 39 aircraft with more than 100 new Boeing aircraft on order.

flydubai commenced its new services to Kandahar in July and Aden at the beginning of August. The airline is also set to commence flights to Moscow and Kazakhstan in September, Mumbai in October and to Sarajevo and Zagreb in December.

Flight Details:

Tehran

flydubai will operate between Dubai and Tehran starting from 11 August 2014.

FZ241 is scheduled to depart Dubai International Terminal 2 at 1240hrs, arriving into Imam Khomeini International Airport at 1520hrs local time.

FZ242 is scheduled to depart Imam Khomeini International Airport at 1620hrs local time, landing in Dubai International Terminal 2 at 1755hrs local time.

Round trip fares

Economy Class return fares from Dubai to Tehran will start at AED1,100 including 20kg checked baggage, while Business Class return fares will start at AED2,800 and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked baggage.

Mashhad

flydubai will operate between Dubai and Mashhad starting from 10 August 2014.

FZ251 is scheduled to depart Dubai International Terminal 2 at 0815hrs, arriving into Mashhad International Airport at 1100hrs local time.

FZ252 is scheduled to depart Mashhad International Airport at 1200hrs local time, landing in Dubai International Terminal 2 at 1345hrs local time.

Round trip fares

Economy Class return fares from Dubai and Mashhad will start at AED1,100 including 20kg checked baggage, while Business Class return fares will start at AED3,300 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 (600 54 44 45), 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.