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The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline to operate flights to the popular islands of Langkawi and Penang from the UAE
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The daily service is scheduled to commence on 10 February 2024
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The carrier grows its network to more than 120 destinations in 53 countries
TTT NEWS NETWORK
KOLKATA, 23 SEPTEMBER 2023:
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced the launch of a daily service to Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia. The carrier becomes the first to connect the popular destinations with flights from the UAE and the first to operate flights to Langkawi from the Middle East.
Flights to Penang International Airport (PEN) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) will start from 10 February 2024. Flights to Langkawi will operate via a short stop in Penang, offering passengers from the UAE and the region convenient travel options via Dubai’s aviation hub.
Commenting on the launch of flights, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “we are pleased to see our presence in Southeast Asia grow with the launch of operations to Langkawi and Penang. Flights from the UAE to these popular holiday destinations are vital for tourism and business connectivity. These destinations in Malaysia offer cultural diversity, leisure activities and investment opportunities. Our new flights will be popular for passengers not only from the UAE, but from the GCC and the European markets as well.”
With the launch of flights to Langkawi and Penang, flydubai expands its footprint in Southeast Asia to four destinations including its operations to Krabi and Pattaya in Thailand.
flydubai will deploy its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on the Malaysian routes, featuring lie-flat seats in Business Class and the added comfort and enjoyable travel experience in Economy Class.
Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent) at flydubai, said: “Malaysia is an extremely important market for flydubai and we are pleased to see these flights become a reality. The daily service will prove popular for our passengers from around the network and will provide passengers from Malaysia with convenient options to travel to Dubai and beyond whether they are travelling for business, leisure or to visit family and friends.”
Both Langkawi and Penang offer a diverse range of experiences, catering to beach lovers, adventure enthusiasts and foodies alike, making them top picks for tourists exploring Southeast Asia.
Langkawi is renowned for its pristine beaches, lush rainforests and stunning geological formations. Visitors can enjoy activities such as island hopping, cable car rides to the Sky Bridge and exploring the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. The duty-free status of the island also makes it a shopping haven.
Penang, often called the “Pearl of the Orient,” offers a rich cultural tapestry, blending Chinese, Malay, Indian and British influences. Its UNESCO-listed George Town is renowned for its historic architecture, vibrant street art and street food.
flydubai has recently announced the launch of operations to three new destinations. Its daily service to Cairo commences on 28 October, Poznan, its third destination in Poland, commences on 29 October and Mombasa is scheduled to join its growing network from 17 January 2024.
Flight details :
Starting from 10 February 2024, flights will operate daily from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK).
Return Business Class fares from DXB to PEN start from AED 11,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 2,700.
Return Business Class fares from DXB to LGK start from AED 11,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 3,500.
| Flight Number | Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| FZ 1603 | DXB | PEN | 04:10 | 15:05 |
| FZ 1603 | PEN | LGK | 16:05 | 16:45 |
| FZ 1604 | LGK | PEN | 19:45 | 20:45 |
| FZ 1604 | PEN | DXB | 21:45 | 01:05 |
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About flydubai:
From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 115 destinations served by a fleet of 78 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.
flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:
An expanding network: Created a network of more than 115 destinations in 52 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.
Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 75 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 78 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 46 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 90 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.
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