Flydubai launches Bishkek route

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Flydubai, a fast growing low-cost carrier, will fly twice weekly to Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Republic, making the city its 50th destination.

This will also expand the airline’s global network to 28 countries across the GCC, Middle East, Africa, Indian Sub-Continent, Asia and Central and Eastern Europe in two and half years of operations.

The new service, which is due to begin on February 7, makes flydubai the first UAE airline to offer direct flights between the Emirates and Kyrgyz Republic.

Flights will depart Dubai on Tuesdays and Fridays, with flights from Bishkek to Dubai leaving on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“We are proud to launch our latest services, bringing our destinations in the former Soviet Union to 12. It is also a significant milestone for us as the 50th destination we have announced – quite an achievement since our first flight in June 2009,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, flydubai CEO.

“We have already launched operations to a number of cities in Central Asia and we believe Bishkek will be just as well received. We are confident it will prove popular with people seeking alternative travel destinations, as well as offering people in the Kyrgyz Republic a gateway to the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent and Africa through the flydubai network.”

The Kyrgyz Republic has opened its economy to foreign investment in key industries including metallurgy and is developing its tourism potential. Beauty spots such as Issyk Kul Lake are growing into popular tourist destinations while trekking and camping trails as well as skiing bases are developing all over the country, drawing in travellers locally, regionally and internationally.

The Kyrgyz Republic has a growing presence in the UAE thanks to a 3,000-strong expatriate population.