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11 June 2026 – flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily direct service to Pokhara International Airport (PHH), becoming the first UAE carrier to operate scheduled flights to Nepal’s tourism capital. The new route will commence on 23 September 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Nepal after Kathmandu.
Operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the new service further strengthens flydubai’s commitment to Nepal, where it has maintained continuous operations since 2009 and carried approximately four million passengers over the past 17 years.
The launch represents a significant milestone for Pokhara International Airport, providing western Nepal with direct connectivity to the United Arab Emirates and onward access to destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and beyond through flydubai’s growing network and its codeshare partnership with Emirates.
Commenting on the launch of operations, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said:
"Nepal has remained an exceptionally important market for flydubai since we first launched operations to Kathmandu in 2009, and introducing direct flights to Pokhara underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting free flows of trade and tourism between the UAE and Nepal. By providing a direct link to Nepal’s second largest city and another gateway to the market, we are proud to leverage Dubai’s position as a world-class aviation hub to open new avenues of accessibility for both business and leisure travellers."
Since entering the Nepal market, flydubai has steadily expanded its operations in response to growing demand. The airline’s seat capacity to Nepal has increased more than twelvefold since its inception, with services to Kathmandu reaching up to five daily flights during peak travel periods.
Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, added:
"We are delighted to expand our footprint in Nepal with daily operations to Pokhara, offering our passengers more flexibility and choice across our network. This new route is strategically positioned to cater to strong demand from the UAE and the wider flydubai network, offering convenient, reliable connections for travellers coming from the GCC, the Middle East and Europe, as well as further afield through our codeshare partnership and interline partners. Passengers on this route can look forward to experiencing our high-quality service, whether they travel in Business Class with its added comfort and privacy, or in our elevated Economy Class experience."
Nestled beneath the majestic Annapurna mountain range, Pokhara is widely recognised as Nepal’s premier adventure and leisure destination. The introduction of direct flights from Dubai is expected to boost international visitor arrivals, support regional tourism development, and enhance access to the city’s renowned trekking routes, natural attractions, and growing business opportunities.
The service will operate as part of the flydubai–Emirates codeshare partnership, allowing passengers to enjoy seamless connections through a single booking, baggage check-through, and access to an extensive combined route network.
Flights are now available for booking through flydubai’s website, mobile application, contact centre, travel shops, and authorised travel partners.
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